Pat Mottola - Women Who Dare to Write - Afghan Women's Writing Project

The video features an adjunct professor discussing her involvement with the Afghan Women's Writing Project, which supports Afghan women writers in a patriarchal society. The project provides online mentorship to help these women express their stories safely. The professor highlights the cultural sensitivity required in crafting writing prompts and the profound impact writing has on the women's emotional well-being. She also shares her experiences of supporting and advocating for these women, emphasizing their courage and resilience.

What motivated the speaker to get involved with the Afghan Women's Writing Project?

• A news article about Afghan women

• An invitation from a friend

• A workshop at a conference

• A personal trip to Afghanistan

Why do Afghan women writers use pseudonyms in the project?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To follow cultural traditions

• To protect their identity

• To make their work more mysterious

How does the speaker adapt writing prompts for Afghan women?

• By using universal themes

• By focusing on local politics and family life

• By asking about American culture

• By avoiding sensitive topics

What is the primary goal of the speaker when mentoring Afghan women writers?

• To improve their grammar

• To teach them American literature

• To help them find the right words in English

• To prepare them for publishing

What emotional benefits do Afghan women experience through writing?

• Increased anxiety

• Physical pain relief

• Loss of hope

• Isolation from society

What action does the speaker sometimes feel compelled to take due to the women's dangerous situations?

• Contact the Afghan government

• Publish their work anonymously

• Alert the program director

• Travel to Afghanistan

Why do some Afghan women choose to return to Afghanistan after studying abroad?

• To reunite with their families

• To find better job opportunities

• To help their sisters

• To escape Western culture