Comments-Why do you think the pattern has persisted even after the fall of the Taliban?

I believe that the pattern has persisted because women is viewed that way because of the religion, Even though the leadership in the country has fallen the believers have not.

What kind of cultural patterns encourage child marriage and abuse?

I believe that religion can encourage child marriage along with abuse. For example, in the muslim religion they are usually are sold at a young age to their husbands family. Being a women in that religion is like being a slave. If ndont do what you are asked to do you will get beaten.