Afghan Women

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Quin I agree that Afghan women may have more opportunities but Afghan women still have the societal pressures they had in Afghanistan. Most Afghan's that immigrated to America stayed in tight-knit groups with other Afghan's. Since they have these preconceived notion's about being a woman, women aren't in a very different position than if they were still in Afghanistan. Not many women would go against their family's and traditions because of the backlash from the community, especially from a community so focused on appearance. Even if the women tried to advance in a new country they would be so far behind in schooling; it would be almost impossible to reach a lawyer or doctor. Because of this I believe they would be no better in America than

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