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Afghan schoolgirls are finishing sixth grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 62 points 10 months ago (55 children)

I don't wish to disparage people's spiritual beliefs, but I'm sorry nobody should have to go around wearing anything like this, no matter what faith you come from. You should have the freedom to EXIST as yourself and show who you are. This niqab stuff is abuse.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What matters is that they can't get education and economic independence, who gives a shit about dress codes

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

To me forcing the girls to cover their faces is another shit thing done to them.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes, but it is a very minor shit thing. It is literally just aesthetic and all cultures have dress norms.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Forcing women to cover themselves up from head to toe is a bit more than just a "dress norm". Should be able to choose.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 9 months ago

How is it different?

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