For many years women worldwide have struggled for equality and fair treatment. Although in the Middle East, this plight is met with vast indifference.
Violence is very rampant and women are treated quite submissively.
Mostly, a woman's importance in this part of the world is based upon her ability to produce sons and provide handsome dowries. For some time now news reports have been bringing to light the crime of killing new brides for their dowry. For these trapped women, it is just another way for empowered males to exert their superiority and power. As people's rights are promoted and enforced, cries for help seem to increase tri-fold. With our free, opinionated upbringings, it is difficult for us to understand their position.