Hear Their Voices - OpEd: Afghan Women vs Taliban
Thirty-five articles have been enforced under the Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice. Under these laws, women must completely veil their faces and bodies... and must not be heard reading out loud, or singing, as their voices are considered intimate. Afghan women’s voices are being silenced under the militant thumb of Taliban, as their exclusion from society deepens.
Read MoreWhose Pain Matters? Part II: Hierarchies of Caste Systems and Religion in India
The sequel to The Selective Outrage in India's Fight Against Sexual Violence addresses within the context of caste hierarchies and communal fault lines in India.
Read MoreThe Impact of Marriage on Gender Roles in Japan
Following a historical analysis of the transition from the Ie-normed family to the nuclear family, the article will investigate the current day situation of social dogmas related to being a wife and mother. The work and social spheres, including the exit from the labor force at maternal age, the figure of Kyōiku mama, and the stigma attached to the choice to remain unmarried will be examined.
Read MoreThe Silent Erosion of Afghan Women's Rights
The severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women and the international community's inadequate response to this ongoing crisis is explored, while the measures introduced by the Taliban, the global reaction and the resistance of Afghan women despite these challenges are brought to light.
Read MoreUnder the Surface: The Hidden Reality of Rape in Japan, Part 2
The previous article analyzed the situation inherent in rape in Japan through legislative shortcomings, and offered an in-depth reading of national statistics, and the example offered by Itō Shiori's Black Box. This sequel investigates the role of Japan's porn industry in more detail.
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