In Brazil women are allowed to vote, along with men. In Brazil if a women has been employed for three months or more they have pregnancy benefits. These benefits include time off for hospital visits, sick leave if necessary and exemption from heavy-duty tasks. The time off for women for their maternity leave is 180 days. Also, the women are paid fully and can leave when they are 8 months pregnant. In Brazil many women don't have the education or skills they need to support themselves. And as a result, they may turn to prostitution or low paying, obtuse work in order to support themselves and their family.
