what is expected of a rastafarian woman?

Q: I am interested in being a rastafarian,and am a woman, what are my requirements? what should I do or not do as a rasta woman? how should I dress what should I know?

A: These are the Rastafari rules that applies to women...though not strictly followed today they are still there for she who wishes to be a 'true' rastafarian woman.

• Women are known as Queens.


• The main role of women is to look after their King.


• Women are regarded as subordinate to men.


• Women are regarded as housekeepers and child bearers.


• Women must be faithful to her king. Infidelity is not tolerated.


• Women are not called to Rastafari except through their husbands.


• Women cannot be leaders...men are the spiritual head of the family.


• Women must not cook for their husbands during their menstrual cycle.


• Women must not wear makeup, dress promiscuously, or use chemicals in their hair.


• Women must not use birth control, as it is regarded as a European tactic to suppress the development of the African population.They must also abstain from abortion which is regarded as murder.


• Women must cover their hair when they pray