There were almost no discussions of divorce, much less litigating them. But he also points to the chaos and destruction caused by the armed conflict, and the search for educational opportunities for the children. Men can't impose their will on women indiscriminately, as they do in Afghanistan. Her husband determines when and if she leaves, and if she does not return on time or before sunset, she might as well go back to her parents' home, and not bother returning. But here, when couples argue, Afghani woman tell their husbands, 'This is not Afghanistan, you can't push me around here.
Some women talk openly about abuse, and they have doctors confirm and document it.
Their friends and neighbors tell them to file complaints. They tell them to take advantage of their rights. She was still expected to serve dinner for her husband. We've learned a few things from Iranians. I've seen the changes in my own life.