The family is very important in Egyptian society. “Although modern families are adopting the idea of ​​the “nuclear family” common in the West (parents and children), the traditional Egyptian nuclear family is made up of parents, grandparents, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and all sorts of people. Although the modern nuclear family tends to be smaller, families usually live close together and visit each other often” (Life). Children tend to live with their families until marriage, unlike in the West. Marriages can be arranged, but not always, and divorces are allowed, but are not very common. Both men and women have the right to ask for divorce. Women's rights were significantly improved after the Revolution. Women have entered the workforce and are taking it by storm. This is partly due to the need for a higher family income, as well as the increase in female education. Today, women serve at all levels of Egyptian society: doctors, lawyers, scientists, civil servants and small business owners. Many women have even taken positions of authority in businesses, and some have started their own businesses.