In the Land of Invisible Women
Women in Yemen have few rights. Men and women are far from equal. Women marry at very young ages to men much older. I find it shocking that marriage is seen as a business deal. Girls are married off because they are financial burdens on parents. Women are treated like objects. An 18 year old girl in Yemen is probably married and has children. She spends her days inside a small hut cooking and cleaning. My life is drastically different. I probably will not get married or have children for 10 more years! Next year I am going to go to college and then start working. I have many more freedoms in America. I can travel almost anywhere, vote in elections, and voice my opinions. Women in Yemen should have the same rights as men.
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