Afghanistan than, did not believe in equality between men and women; men were superior whereas women were inferior. Hosseini identifies these inequalities and empathizes with the women of Afghanistan by narrating their struggles through the stories of Mariam and Laila. Afghan women like Mariam and Laila were seen as unintelligent, futile creatures whose only responsibility was reproducing and taking care of her husband's home."In
Afghanistan than, did not believe in equality between men and women; men were superior whereas women were inferior. Hosseini identifies these inequalities and empathizes with the women of Afghanistan by narrating their struggles through the stories of Mariam and Laila. Afghan women like Mariam and Laila were seen as unintelligent, futile creatures whose only responsibility was reproducing and taking care of her husband's home."In