The film "The Stoning of Saroya M" is a remarkable testament to that. We've been watching a large number of films from the Middle East and they are a far better education about the area than any textbook could ever detail. "Afghan Star" shows how a female singer who displays her hair and dances on stage is treated like a pariah for her unacceptable behavior. It's the stone age in 2010 (and sorry for the pun, but stoning is a distinct possibility).
~”The Stoning of Saroya M” sent me in an emotional tailspin