Afghan Women

• 1974 ----- color ----- 17 min ----- 16mm
• (Faces of Change series) Pictures the activities of a family group of women in Aq Kupruk, northern Afghanistan. Shows traditional dress, breadmaking, and the preparation of household goods for an upcoming marriage. Explains the marriage customs and the society's attitudes toward death, education and women, and women's place in national holiday celebrations. The English narration translates the women's statements about their feelings, attitudes, and customs. (Produced by American Universities Field Staff)
• Topics: (Anthropology: Cultural, Middle Eastern Studies, Women Studies)