The role played by Mozambican women has not always been the same; it has varied over time. This research seeks to understand the role played by women in the development of Mozambique, a case study of the city of Quelimane. When developing a topic like this, its approach will necessarily involve an analysis of the role of Mozambican women in different phases of Mozambique's history, in order to understand the changes that have taken place. Therefore, it will look at the role played by women in the primitive phase, in the colonial phase and women in the post-independence period.