English Paper

FINAL OUTLINE

By: Han Phan

Period: 5

I. Introduction

A. Opening Sentence: Afghanistan is a country that is rich in culture and history.

B. Thesis Statement: Marriage in Afghanistan for women is mostly dominated by culture.

II. Body Paragraph 1: Topic Sentence: Afghan marriage for women was determined by traditions.

A. Assertion: Afghan tradition of young marriage was passed on through generations which played a key role in the undecided marriage for women.

1. “Marriages between cousins are common because they strengthen family ties.” (Culture Grams World Edition)

2. This proves that they used marriage as a tool to expand family ties.

B. Assertion: Traditional marriages were based on arrangement which encouraged women to marry at a young age.

1. “Marriages normally are arranged, and often older female family members play a prominent role in arranging a match.” (Culture Grams World Edition)

2. This proves that the role of women was surrounded by arrangements that lead them to an undecided marriage.

III. Body Paragraph 2: Topic Sentence: Afghan marriage was often made by extreme poverty.

A. Assertion: In Afghanistan, most poor families see their daughters as a burden due poverty.

1. “Poverty is usually a motivating factor, either because a husband pays a large dowry--sometimes known as a "bride-price"--to the family or because marrying off a daughter means one less mouth to feed.” (Gale Power Search)

2. This proves that poverty took the wheel of destiny in young women’s marriage life.

B. Assertion: Young women virtually have no control in marriage life because of the mark of poverty.

1. “UNICEF says child marriages are a reaction to extreme poverty.” (Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty Website)