The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan
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The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan

by Jenny Nordberg

History Nonfiction Women's Studies
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An investigative account of Afghan girls raised as boys, revealing hidden resistance and the complexities of gender in a patriarchal society.

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This book explores the practice of bacha posh in Afghanistan, where some families raise daughters as sons to navigate social and economic challenges.

Through personal stories and investigative reporting, it examines the broader implications for gender roles and resistance in Afghan society.

The narrative highlights the resilience and agency of these individuals within a restrictive cultural context.

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