All women, regardless of age, are required to have a male guardian.

All females must have a male guardian, typically a father, brother or husband.

An uncle on her father's side became her new male guardian.

All boys have a male adult guardian to accompany them.

However, a male guardian's permission is required in order to vote.

He is said to be the male guardian of the cemetery, protecting its graves.

Marriage was arranged for a woman by her father or male guardian.

One, younger or more daring, climbed even higher than her male guardian to get a better look.

Nor are they allowed to walk in the streets, drive cars, or leave the country without the permission of a male guardian.

In general, every woman had to have a male guardian.