ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mosuo women

Okay kiddo, so imagine a group of people in a place called China. In this group, there are some special women called Mosuo women. They live in a special way that is different from what you might be used to.

You see, usually people get married and live with their husband, but Mosuo women don't. They live with their family, including their mom, dad, brothers, and sisters. They have a special and important role in their family and community.

When a Mosuo woman gets older, she might have a special friend who is a man. They spend time together and have a close relationship, but they don't get married. This is called a "walking marriage." They can still leave this relationship and find a new friend if they want to.

Mosuo women are very strong and independent. They work hard to help their family and community. They also have a lot of say in their society and make important decisions with the other women.

It's important to remember that every culture and group of people has their own way of doing things. The Mosuo women have their own special way of living that works for them.