ocr: Most of Antigua's population is descended from Africans brought over between the 16th: - and - 19th centuries. There are, in addition, a few Europeans and South Asians. Racial tensions are few. Life is based around the extended family. Since the 19bUs, the status of women has risen as a result of - 1 their greater ACCESS to education, and many are now entering the legal, tinancial and medical professions. Unemployment is low and - wealth disparities are small.
