Abu Daooh , 65 , was six months pregnant when her husband died . As she lived in a strict Luxor community , she wasn't allowed to take a job . The 21-year-old single mother decided to to pretend she was a man . She shaved her head and wore loose clothing to convince her employers . Worked as a brick-maker and a shoe-shiner for 43-years before retiring . Says she will continue to live as a man although she no longer needs to .
Sisa Abu Daooh , 65 , was six months pregnant when her husband died . As she lived in a strict Luxor community , she wasn't allowed to take a job . The 21-year-old single mother decided to to pretend she was a man . She shaved her head and wore loose clothing to convince her employers . Worked as a brick-maker and a shoe-shiner for 43-years before retiring . Says she will continue to live as a man although she no longer needs to .