Afghan Women: Identity and Invasion

Type

Book

Authors

Rostami-Povey, Elaheh

ISBN 10

1842778560

ISBN 13

9781842778562

Tags

Historical Study & Educational Resources, Women in History, General, Women's Studies, Sociology, History, Gender Studies

Description

This book looks at how women have fought repression and challenged stereotypes, both within Afghanistan and in diasporas in Iran, Pakistan, the US and the UK. Looking at issues from violence under the Taliban and the impact of 9/11 to the role of NGOs and the growth in the opium economy, Rostami-Povey gets behind the media hype and presents a vibrant and diverse picture of these women's lives. The future of women's rights in Afghanistan, she argues, depends not only on overcoming local male domination, but also on challenging imperial domination and blurring the growing divide between the West and the Muslim world. Ultimately, these global dynamics may pose a greater threat to the freedom and autonomy of women in Afghanistan and throughout the world.

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