The harsh & challenging weather in Mongolia is not one man’s job. The tenacity, bravery, and wisdom it takes to herd require the ingenuity of a woman.
The majority of women in a herding family take as much part in animal husbandry as men in addition to their house duties which makes their role very important in this ancient nomadic lifestyle. Women are usually in charge of milking the animals, processing the dairy products, and combing the wool and cashmere in the spring. Since they are also making decisions about flock sizes and selling and keeping the products, their decision-making skills are inevitable in making a living pursuing this challenging career.
