article_snippet.sent: Even in recent years, women make up barely 24% of Egypt's workforce, according to the World Bank.
article_snippet.sent: The breadwinner worked as a brick maker for just 25 piasters, the equivalent of a few cents, until The breadwinner saved up enough money to buy a shoeshine kit.  
article_snippet.sent: The breadwinner found a place for The breadwinner wooden box, painted with red hearts and the Egyptian flag, alongside the all-male shoe shiners of The breadwinner community.
article_snippet.sent: The years of sun and sand weathered and darkened Dahou's face and left The breadwinner with a voice so deep and raspy The breadwinner can easily be mistaken for a man.
article_snippet.sent: Through the years the one-time housewife dreamed of owning The breadwinner own business one day, a small street stand to sell snacks and cigarettes.  
article_snippet.sent: After The breadwinner interview on CBC television, the governor of Luxor province offered Dahou a kiosk and a cash advance.
article_snippet.sent: The maverick had one requirement-
article_snippet.sent: The breadwinner would only agree to meet with the governor of Luxor province.