In relationships in San Antonio Palopo the man is still expected to earn the money and the woman is expected to take care of the house and children. For many it remains a very macho place. Sometimes men do not allow the women to leave the house, the men can be very controlling and abusive. In recent years there have been improvements to woman's rights. But progress has been very slow. San Antonio Palopo is one of the last towns around the lake to except this change due to its strong traditions and isolation.