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The Struggles of Afghan Women Amid Cultural Tourism and Taliban Repression

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The Struggles of Afghan Women Amid Cultural Tourism and Taliban Repression

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  • The Taliban's oppressive policies have severely restricted Afghan women's rights, including their access to education, employment, and public life.
  • A recent edict prohibits windows in buildings that might allow visibility of women in their domestic roles, reflecting extreme gender control.
  • Despite these human rights abuses, tourism to Afghanistan is reportedly increasing, as specialist travel companies promote the country as a unique cultural destination.
  • The article draws parallels between Afghanistan’s gender apartheid and the past racial apartheid in South Africa, questioning why international sports events are still held with Afghan teams.
  • The ongoing persecution of women is dismissed by some, who treat it as a cultural difference rather than a violation of human rights, leading to troubling tourist attitudes.

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