"This book examines roles of women in Afghanistan as they deal with both change and tradition. It describes and analyzes the success of women in these new occupational and educational opportunities, evaluating how such successes have come about in a nation still struggling to overcome years of poverty, corruption, regional power struggles, and the overwhelming destruction of war"--Provided by publisher.

History and background -- War, Islam and politics -- The larger context : Afghan society, Islam and family -- Education and employment -- Health -- Voices and images of Afghan people / by Rosemarie Skaine and Lisa Abirafeh -- The future.