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The Women of Afghanistan Lesson PlanThe Women of Afghanistan Lesson Plan
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First Ladies
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11th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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The Women of Afghanistan

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Students examine traditional role of women in Afghanistan, their experiences under rule of Taliban, and their struggle to provide better lives for themselves, their families, and their country in years since 2001. Students then organize and mount Poster Session showcasing their findings as part of Women of Afghanistan Day.

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islam, world religions, belief systems, afghanistan

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afghanistan, laura bush, muslim, role of women, social studies

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