Many rural Bengalis are engaged in agriculture, with principal crops being rice and jute, followed by assorted pulses and oilseeds. In the rural context, men are typically responsible for most of the work outside the home, while women manage domestic matters. Labor is less clearly divided in urban areas, where many women pursue careers in a variety of professions.
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