` ` ` recently was honored as one of Egypt 's ideal mothers . But for 43 years she has worked as a man so she could work in the conservative country . ` ` People talked but I said I wanted to be a man so I can take care of my small family , '' ` ` .
Sissa Abu Dahou recently was honored as one of Egypt 's ideal mothers . But for 43 years she has dressed as a man so she could work in the conservative country . `` People talked but I said I decided to be a man so I can take care of my small daughter , '' says Dahou .