The people of North Africa and Southwest Asia are very particular about the way they lead their lives and their culture. To them, their folk music and traditional forms of dance and playing of instruments is very close to their hearts and used for every occasion and ritual. While in North Africa there are clear distinctions between men and women, and their rights and freedoms, in Southwest Asia, it is somewhat better, but there are certain works that are designated to women like housing and cooking in both regions.