Women do stand up for themselves but they are publicity shamed, brutally beaten by men, whenever they do. Sima Salmar, an Afghan woman, who started a shelter for women was given death threats. She was also asked to be executed. Women who do not wear a burqa are killed or abused. Although some women say that they feel “naked” without …show more content…
In agricultural areas, 80% of the marriages are either arranged or forced. Lack of security has made families pressure their daughters into marriage. Women aren't married to men the same age as them, sometimes they are 10 or more years older. After marriage, women are not allowed to study, they have to do all the housework and take care of her children. They are more likely to be abused by their husband or in-laws since women have such low status. Women are kept inside by their husbands and are not allowed to leave the house. Now, the legal age for child marriage in Afghanistan if 16. Some girls are still married at such young ages because of such harsh conditions and peer-pressure.The afghan government should step in, and take control of the child …show more content…
We should send in donations, medical supply and other necessary needs for survival. Me to We should plan a trip to Afghanistan, we can help build shelters for women and children. Developed countries shouldn’t send in soldiers. American soldiers have sent soldiers and just made it worse.But first, the Afghan government has to step up and let the developed countries help them. “Daughters of Afghanistan are still far from their freedom.” How would you feel as women in Afghanistan, being treated like an object, not a human