Afghan women fare well in America compared to in Afghanistan. They are given more opportunities when it comes to education and jobs. However, in many cases they are still restricted. In Afghanistan, most of the women would stay home and take care of the family while their husband worked. Their main goal being to marry off to an honorable family and have children. Afghan women in America are allowed more freedom, but are still limited due to the Afghan community in America. Gossip is very prominent within the community and one wrong step by a women can ruin her repetition. For example, Soraya rejected the culture expectations and moved in with her boyfriend. However, her father tracked her down and forced her to come back home where she was
