There is an immense problem occurring to women of the Islamic world. In many parts of the world, especially the United States and Britain, “girl power”, as many girl bands refer to is growing rapidly. More and more, women are having more rights and privileges. But in many Islamic countries, including Afghanistan, Jordan, Togo, and Pakistan this “girl power” is hiding behind the burqa, a heavy, dark piece of clothing that surrounds the body, with …showed first 75 words of 750 total…

…showed last 75 words of 750 total…for their rights across the world, there are still countries that have women that are being targeted for assassination, abduction and rape. These abuses are being committed without suffering by government forces and armed political groups who are prepared to terrorize the national population in order to secure and strengthen their power bases. Sources I used: · “Seventeen” magazine October 1999. Pg 166-169 · “Muslim Women’s League” http://www.mwlusa.org/ · “Amnesty International” http://www.amnestyusa.org/