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In Lila Abu-Lughod’s work, “Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving” she explains how the culture of Muslim people are judged and used as an excuse for the United States to intervene in Afghanistan problems and try to take over or control them. She explains how Americans have created this idea that the way people are treated or act here is the way everyone should be treated in other countries. Muslim women in their countries are fighting for rights because they are constantly oppressed and seen as inferior which brings up ideas of whether they need assistance in order to change their situation. In reality these problems are recognized but nothing is done about it as it is only used as an excuse to get involved. Through a different perspective Abu-Lughod also argues that just because the people of Afghanistan are used to different customs and traditions it doesn’t mean that they need “saving”. In Afghanistan many women are covered from head to toe which they have been used to for years and it is very symbolic in their culture. The difference are not a cry for help which Abu-Lughod is trying to et across. Instead of judging cultural differences and using them against the people we should accept them. These differences have been used to make Afghans seem like bad people who are often blamed for any terrorism in America. For example after 9/11, muslims have been widely blamed for the attack and from then on for many more. Although, from the outside Afghan women may seem like they need help, according to the United Stated their religious beliefs and cultural preferences are not a cry for help. Abu-lughod also includes that Muslim women are able to teach their daughters, express themselves, and have gained many rights without being afraid of punishments.