Maranao women from the Bangsamoro peoples in Philippines view themselves as "tiglimpyo sa mga hugaw sa katilingban" (cleaners of the dirt of the community). They usually play the role of mediators in conflict situations. Whenever there is family conflict, it is always a woman who addresses critical issues and brings the parties to settlement. Within Maranao culture, women do not consider themselves oppressed or exploited because they know their specific roles
And place within the community. Maranao women are well respected and influential in the community they are known somehow as conservative people and not usually exposed outside their premises.
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The Maranao people are the sixth largest ethnic group in the Philippines from Lanao. They are predominantly Muslim and are known for their art and literature.