The Underground Girls of Kabul Book by Jenny Nordberg (Farsi)

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"The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan" by Jenny Nordberg is a powerful exploration of gender and identity in Afghanistan, focusing on the lives of girls who are raised as boys in a cultural practice known as bacha posh. The book delves into the stories of these girls, who are dressed and socialized as boys to navigate the strict gender roles and limitations imposed on women in Afghan society. Nordberg investigates the complexities of this phenomenon, shedding light on the hidden resistance and resilience of Afghan women and girls in the face of oppression. Through interviews and personal narratives, the author highlights the struggles and aspirations of these girls, revealing the emotional and psychological impacts of living between two identities.

• Pages: 368
• Genre: Politics
• Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
• ISBN: ‏‫‭‫‭9786004612111
• Persian Title: کتاب دختران زیرزمینی کابل اثر جنی نوردبرگ‫

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