Women Education in Afghanistan

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Women Education in Afghanistan

“You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation” Brigham Young ("Good reads," 2008). I have started with this remarkable quote to support my topic and how the women education is important for any community and nation. I have chosen to write about the women’s education rights in Afghanistan I believe that the education of women is necessary for any country’s development. In fact, women are the mothers, sisters and daughters and they deserve to be a part of the society. Also, Women should be treated the same as men, so they can be productive in their countries and contribute to its development. Women need to be independent and have their right to study and join schools and colleges. Actually, they can be effective citizens if they have enough support. Woman who can take an active part in the development process improve the economy power of the country raise the level of economic and for her family, can raise the level of personal income. Women need to have the basic knowledge, so they can deal with different life issues. They need to be educated, so they can be aware of different diseases and participate in the development of their country. Also, the lack of education for women can be a reason of social and economic problems. This will not help to develop their country if government doesn't believe in the importance of the education for women. As Nelson The role of women's education in development. Mandela said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ("Good reads," 2008).

Education of women in Afghanistan is still a big problem facing the Afghan community. The serious situation of illiterate women in Afghanistan ins...

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...cation are facing Afghan society is poverty, poor health care and lack of awareness.

References:

1. Good reads. (2008, January 23). Retrieved from

http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/education

2. Islam, F. (2100, January 21). Taliban and women’s education. Retrieved from http://barakatnews.wordpress.com/2011/01/20/taliban-and-women’s

3. Qazi, A. The Plight of the Afghan Women (2010, December 9). Retrieved from http://www.afghan-web.com/woman/

4. BBC world service “Education in Afghanistan” article. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/education

5. McKeown, R. The Education for Sustainable Development 2002. Retrieved from http://www.esdtoolkit.org/discussion/default.htm

6. Ayubi. N. 2010. Women’s Biggest Problems in Afghanistan. Retrieved from http://asiafoundation.org/in-asia/2010/01/27/womens-biggest-problems-in-afghanistan/

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