Guinea was and is in a state of evolution, while still bearing the deep imprint of its cultural past. Ancestral values die-hard. In addition, in certain places and some circles they hold sway. However, it must be emphasized that Guinea is one of the countries that included the integration of women it its political program. It is one of the first states to promote a policy of integration and emancipation of women.

When it was necessary to oppose the reactionary forces which sought to keep Guinea under colonial domination, “the women of Guinea armed themselves and took their place in the forefront of the fight against the enemy” (Cabral, 55). For example the

Only a very small percentage of women protest against their fate: 12 percent deplore their own excision and 35 percent declare that they do not intend to have their daughters excised. This last figure, higher than the preceding one certainly implies a protest, but we must compare it with the 44 percent who will have their daughters excised and the 21 percent who have no opinion at present but who risk giving way to the call of tradition when the time arises.” (47-48)

total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2001 est.)

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