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Gjystina Grishaj is a woman.
But she lives in Albania as a man – a 'burrnesha'.
It's an old custom there.
Her father died.
As a 'burrnesha', she was able to help her family.
In Albanian society, men and women aren't usually equal.
Women can't do lots of things.
But as a 'burrnesha', Gjystina can do men's jobs.
A burrnesha can cut wood, and look after farm animals.
And for Gjystina, she prefers doing 'men's' jobs.
She doesn't like cooking.
Women usually get married young in Albania.
Gjystina didn't have to get married.
She could wear trousers.
She could drink with men.
A 'burrnesha' cannot have a partner.
But burrnesha women have a special place in society.
In the past, the burrnesha tradition was important.
But now it's different.
Albania's a different country.
Daily life is changing.
Gjystina's brothers and sisters live far away.
They have their own families.
Now, Gjystina's alone.
It makes her unhappy.
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