Human Rights Issues and Afghan Women’s Appearance: The Conflation of Gender, Ethnicity, and Religion

M. Catherine Daly

Concurrent Sessions

Human Rights Issues and Afghan Women’s Appearance: The Conflation of Gender, Ethnicity, and Religion

Author: M. Catherine Daly (University of Nebraska)

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview and critical analysis of human rights violations that are based on Afghan women's appearance. Though subtle, other body and dress practices remain underreported as human right violations against women.

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How to Cite: Daly, M. C. (1998) “Human Rights Issues and Afghan Women’s Appearance: The Conflation of Gender, Ethnicity, and Religion”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 1999(1).