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Greg Mortenson: Three Cups of Tea

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Changing Perceptions About 'Three Cups of Tea'

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Greg Mortenson, humanitarian and co-author of Three Cups of Tea, explains that the book was originally subtitled "One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism," and that he had to fight to change it to "One Man's Mission to Promote Peace."
Greg Mortenson: Founding Pennies for Peace

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Greg Mortenson explains that after promising to build a school in rural Afghanistan, he had difficulty raising money for it until he began touring schools and looking to kids for help.
Greg Mortenson: The Importance of Educating Afghani Women

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Greg Mortenson discusses the importance of educating women in Afghanistan. He argues that not only does education improve the quality of life of everyone in the village, but that it also helps fight terrorism, as evinced by the Taliban's staunch opposition on schooling for women.
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Dmitry76

Posted: 07.20.10, 08:48 AM

As far I understand women are the most conservative part of the society. If you educate them first you will explode the social stucture of the country.

theoriginaldrifter

Posted: 06.16.09, 11:53 AM

Well, Alienlquirer, it seems there are already schools for boys so they are gaining their education. I think the point is that schools are now being erected for girls as well. As for men gaining their education first and then women, the Western culture did that because we didn't know any better. But it's the year 2009 and we should be able to expedite these processes. I agree with rick manges. As Americans, we are to support equal rights. Think about the possibilities. If girls receive up to a fifth grade education and can achieve so much, imagine if they were able to continue their education. From said results, it seems we would be one step closer to world peace.

rick manges

Posted: 01.30.09, 07:33 AM

My interpersonal communications class is studying Three Cups of Tea along side of our textbook. This man and his organization are doing great work. Educate the men first? Isn't that the attitude already in place? The girls have a divine right to the same education; that is not just my opinion, but is also stated in the Muslim's most holy book, the Koran.