Teens in Afghanistan
What country holds one the largest youth population in the world?
WHAT IS: Afghanistan, dummy!
What happened to women during the Taliban Reign?
They had their rights revoked in favor of religious values
What is the percentage of women that are illiterate in Afghanistan?
80-90% (87% respectively)
How many children are in an average family?
8 children
What was Amir's childhood like, in terms of a normal family structure?
-No other siblings, other than Hassan
-No mother/mother figure
-Not close to other family/no other family members living with him
What percentage of kids go to school in Afghanistan?
WHAT IS: 60%
What did men have to do during the Taliban Reign?
They were forced to grow out their beards, and keep them untrimmed
What year(s) were women able to walk free in Kabul?
1960-1990
What is the men's role in the family?
Everything- literally
What did Amir notice about women's roles when he returned to Afghanistan once again?
They were covered up, abused verbally and physically, and were not allowed to work (women and children living on the streets)