Much as I hate to question the values of any society, being fully aware that pretty much all societies have their minus points, isn't this just a little bit degrading to women? If a woman is old enough (i.e. an adult in the eyes of the law) then shouldn't she be able to make her own decisions?

I just finished reading A Thousand Splendid Suns and was saddened by the way that women were treated in Afghanistan. This doesn't seem to be too far away from that situation.

As usual, apologies to anyone who is offended by me expressing my opinion.

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