Women in Central Asia have it very difficult. Their position in society is nowhere equal men. The women in southern Asia have it rougher than those in the northern part. These women were abducted and forced to marry their kidnappers. These women could be living the life they want to live one and force into marriage the next. The males believed in polygamy so Kyrgyz parliament rejected measure that would cracked down on women abduction. To this day polygamy is illegal but many men practice this way of life anyway. Women are hindered when they attempt to further their education. Women in Central Asia is not close to being treated as equal when it pertains to men. Efforts are being made to give them women power but in reality they are
