Tanzania, Aug. 24 -- Dar es Salaam. Greater opportunities for women in education, employment and leadership are reshaping marriage in Tanzania, challenging traditional expectations about the roles of husbands and wives.

Where men were traditionally expected to provide financially while women focused on childcare and household duties, many couples now say responsibilities are increasingly shared based on income, time, ability and family needs.

A 36-year-old banker in Dar es Salaam, who requested anonymity, said modern marriages require couples to agree on what works for them.

"Sometimes I handle school fees because I earn more during a certain period, while my husband manages other household expenses. What matters is that we achieve our...