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Haitian families generally consist of two parents who taken on the stereotypical gender roles, but some Haitian households are single parent; this compels the women to do domestic tasks as well as and support the family financially. Domestic abuse rates in Haiti are among some of the highest in the region. Most Haitians are married under common law and not by traditional ceremony. Regardless of these facts family is of upmost importance in Haiti even if a member of the family immigrates.

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