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Another issue Adawe saw among Somalis in Minnesota was an alarming amount of drownings. Due to cultural and Islamic religious beliefs that require women to be fully clothed in public and avoid swimming with men, many women simply never swim and cannot teach water safety skills to their children.

Due to cultural and Islamic religious beliefs that require women to be fully clothed in public and avoid swimming with men, many women simply never swim and cannot teach water safety skills to their children.

A lot of Somali kids dont know how to swim and they wont learn anywhere else because of the lack of swimming lessons in schools, says Adawe.

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Somali culture and religious beliefs can create barriers to swimming, particularly for women and girls, leading to a lack of swimming skills and an increased risk of drowning. These barriers include the requirement for women to dress modestly, often fully clothed even in water, and the cultural norms that discourage swimming, especially for women and girls. University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Here's a more detailed explanation: 

Cultural and Religious Restrictions:

Many Somalis, especially women, adhere to Islamic traditions that require them to dress modestly, often covering their bodies even when swimming. This can make it difficult to find appropriate swimwear and can lead to social disapproval if women swim while fully clothed.

Limited Swimming Opportunities:

In Somalia, and among Somali communities in other countries, there may be a lack of access to swimming facilities or a lack of opportunities for swimming lessons, particularly for women and girls.

Fear of Water and Drowning:

In some cases, cultural norms and a lack of exposure to water can lead to fear of water and a lack of swimming ability, which can be a factor in drowning incidents.

Social Norms:

In some Somali communities, swimming, especially for women, can be viewed as inappropriate or even dangerous, further discouraging participation in swimming.

Gender-Specific Concerns:

Conservative Muslim beliefs may lead to a preference for gender-segregated swimming or a reluctance to swim with the opposite gender, further limiting opportunities for women and girls to learn to swim.