Women and the Dilemma of Citizenship in Afghanistan

Author: Frozan Akbaryaar (CAPS)

This article examines the complex challenges Afghan women face in relation to citizenship, identity, and participation in public life. It explores how historical, political, cultural, and legal structures have shaped women’s access to rights and recognition in Afghanistan. The author discusses the tension between formal citizenship rights and the realities of social exclusion, highlighting the barriers women continue to face in political participation, education, employment, and personal freedom. The article also reflects on the broader struggle for gender equality and inclusive citizenship in Afghan society.

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Women and the Dilemma of Citizenship in Afghanistan

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