There is a clear role of men in Islam. It is to be the educated one. The one that works and supports the family. The man in Islam is the leader of the household. Though, the woman/mother is the one who is to be honored the most. The more respectful, kind, and civil a man is to his wife, a better a man of Islam he is. The man is the one who has the final word on all matters that pertain to the family. Although, the woman is allowed to seek higher education if she wishes to do so, the man must be the one to grant her permission. This must also not conflict with her ability to perform her role as the wife/mother which revolves more around working around the house, and caring for the children. In many countries where the Islamic Religion is tied into the country's politics, women are restricted from doing many things that men are not restricted from doing. This is because people may see that the things they are doing could be shameful to Islam when done by women, but not by men. For example, in Saudi Arabia, a country of Islamic rule, women have a very strict way of dress that they must follow at all times when out, and for men the dress is barely restricted if even at all. Women showing their bodies is seen as shameful, so they must be covered from head to toe and men can wear whatever they want.
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