This is an article that I found to be very
interesting because of my interest of Middle Eastern culture involving women.
Many of us are familiar with how women are treated in Afghanistan and how
educating women is becoming an issue. There are so many customs that women and
girls need to follow in order to ensure a safe day. In this article, is about the
obstacles that young girls face when going to school. A simple task that we
take for granted, such as walking to school would be difficult for the average
Afghan girl. First of all, there are many Afghans who believe women and girls
should not be educated at all. When young girls walk to school, it is like
walking through a warzone. Not just in the metaphorical since, but also
literally. There have been reports of girls who faced acid attacks by people
who believe in the Taliban and that girls should not be educated. However, the
number of girls being educated is increasing each year. In 2001, no girls were
to be educated. Now, there are three million girls in school.
Blog written by Antoinette Williams
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