Women in Afghanistan
By: Alexa Pantazonis
Role of women before the Taliban
• Women made up 50% of teachers,
government employees and students
• 40% were doctors
• Late 1950’s women participation in the
economy was essential for Afghanistan growth
• 1964 women had the right to vote and enter
government
• 1970’s woman were being educated and
working as government representatives
Role of women before Taliban
(continued)
• 1964 women had the right to vote and enter
government
• 1970’s woman were being educated and
working as government representatives
Role of women after Taliban
• In 2005 28% of women constitutes make up
the parliament
• The Grameen foundation USA estimated that
11% of entrepreneurs in Afghanistan are
women
• Women make up 65% of the agriculture
workforce
Restrictions of rights
• Women can not be treated by male doctors
• Ban on women's activity outside home unless
they are with a Mabraml ( close male relative)
• Not allowed to get an education
• No laughing loud (No one can hear a women's
voice)
Restrictions of rights cont..
• Can not ride in same bus as men
• No heels (Women can not be heard)
• Whipped for showing ankles
Rights of women with Taliban
• All rights taken away
Rights of women now
• Education for girls and women is in the
constitution (2003)
• Receiving the right of healthcare
Role of women during Taliban
• All jobs taken away
• Seen as a housekeeper and birth giver more
than anything
• Forced to stay home
Situation from politics
• Current constitution approved in 2004
• Women are granted more rights
• Even with new laws women are still
discriminated against due to old ways
Work Cited
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in Afghanistan. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2013
• “A Woman Among Warlords.” PBS. PBS, 11 Sept. 2007.
Wed. 03 MAR. 2013