In what ways does religion shape life for women in Afghanistan?

Answer the following prompts with 300-400 word responses each. Your final document should be at least 1000 words in total:

1. Consider the role of masculinity in gender and culture. How do ideas of manliness and masculinity shape culture and societal trends? Use the assigned articles to help flesh out your stance on the topic.
2. In what ways does religion shape life for women in Afghanistan? Consider the post-Taliban readings, but then think about the current crisis in Afghanistan and the takeover of Taliban forces once again. Please find an outside news source or article to add into this response so you can reference current events.
3. What did you know about sex trafficking prior to reading this article and watching this documentary? How was your knowledge shaped and how do these resources help you consider the issue of sex trafficking in today’s society?