Ok, since you asked @SrinjoyBose83 , a couple quick reactions to this piece by Dr. Bernard. First, it is obviously written from a position of previliage, by someone who hasn’t bothered 2 talk 2 many Afg women, or Af feminists, or listened 2 them, or has been to Af recently.https://twitter.com/SrinjoyBose83/status/1101214285823270912 …
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Also, the author suggests we work internally, organize etc. If she can find a translator to help her follow Af media, she will realize Af women r a few steps ahead of her advice on mobilization, advocacy, writing, & engaging d Af public, politicians & Taliban often at great risk.
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Dr. Bernard shud also know that Taliban don’t need American academics as speakers & we don’t need tutors on art of negotiation. Let us Afs decode Taliban messages & decide how 2 negotiate. You may advice ur politicians on how 2 negotiate their multiple conflicts around d world.
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I won’t comment on d author’s understanding of Pashtun “honor code” or Islam, I will only, as a Muslim & student f Anthropology, recommend her 2 develop a more nuanced understanding of Af culture, Islam & Tb be4 she decides 2 lecture Afghans who have lived under Taliban rule.
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D struggle 4 gender equality is long & difficult, & as evident n US, setbacks r inevitable. As an Af woman,I offer my support & compassion 2 all Americans who r fighting against misogyny & follow their resistance with admiration. I wud recommend d same 2 Dr. Bernard regarding Af.
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Approaching International Women’s Day, let’s remember with humility that it isn’t only Western women & men who’ve contributed 2 universal ideas f justice & rights,human dignity & equality that Af women r fighting 4. U may not join d struggle,but it is unacceptable to belittle it.
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