Cheek kissing among relatives, including males. In parts of Central, South, and East Asia with predominantly Buddhist or Hindu cultures, or in cultures heavily influenced by these two religions, cheek kissing is largely uncommon and may be considered offensive, although its instances are now growing. Cheek kissing in Israel is widely common. It is typical for individuals to cheek kiss twice (one time on each cheek) when greeting and when saying goodbye, regardless of gender. It consists of cheek to cheek contact and the sound of a kiss to the air. Cheek kissing in the Arab world is relatively common, between friends
Women in agriculture in Afghanistan they tell me, 'Go and send a man from your family because you are a woman.'" Women in agriculture in Afghanistan Women's roles in agriculture in Afghanistan have been shaped by the cultural and religious landscape of the country. Women comprise nearly half of the farming and agricultural workforce in Afghanistan. In recent years, women have been contributing to farm work and been earning money or barter goods for their contributions. Traditionally, men dominated farming in Afghanistan and while women were occasionally used to help work fields or tend livestock, they did not receive any monetary benefit from their work.