Gender Norms Etiquette in Papua New Guinea

Gender roles are often quite traditional in Papua New Guinea, so travelers should expect men to dominate public decision-making in many communities while women handle much of the household, gardening, and market work. In some highland and rural areas, it is especially important to be respectful and modest around women and elders, and in places with strong customary authority, local expectations can be stricter than in urban centers like Port Moresby.