Help with studies and understanding culture

Hi , I study ancient mesatopia cuneiform and medicine. I was wondering if someone could help me understand the modern culture of Iraq today . And in the most respectfully way help me understand the rules they have for women . In context I am momentarily studying queen kubaba and her influence in the third dynasty and id just like to know how women who had so much respect from Iraq are now not aloud to do anything . Also I’m open minded and really do want to understand I know it’s terrist groups as well but do normal people in Iraq believe women aren’t capable to do things or make decisions on there own without there men . Again I’m asking respectfully no hate or disrespect