The Taliban-controlled Afghanistan government recently banned education for women, including secondary school and higher studies, for an indefinite period. According to The Guardian’s recent article, the Taliban have issued an edict stating that women are no longer allowed to attend university in the areas of Afghanistan under their control.

This ban is a major setback for women’s education in Afghanistan, as it denies them the opportunity to further their education and pursue careers. Additionally, it violates basic human rights— as education is a fundamental right for all individuals. This move provoked an international chorus of condemnation, with the US warning the Taliban would be accountable for it.

A state department spokesperson Ned Price said, “This unacceptable stance will have significant consequences for the Taliban and will further alienate the Taliban from the international community.”

History of Education in Afghanistan

The Taliban have a long history of restricting the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. During their rule in the 1990s, women were not allowed to work outside the home, attend school, or even leave the house without a male relative.

While some progress has been made in the years since their ouster, the recent ban on higher education for women demonstrates that there is still a long way to go in terms of gender equality in Afghanistan.

This old culture and tradition of privileged treatment given to males have made women continue to suffer from gender inequality. Furthermore, the lack of schooling won’t only make the population suffer but also the country. As a result, Afghanistan is seen to fall into a deep rabbit hole of socioeconomic consequences.

Hence, Real Research launched a survey on Afghanistan’s education history to gather more information on this subject. Hurry and answer the survey on the ban on women education in Afghanistan on the Real Research app from January 07, 2023, and win 60 TNCs.

Survey Details

Survey Title:
Survey on the Ban on Women Education in Afghanistan

Target Number of Participants:
10,000 Users

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Note: This survey is closed. You can view the results here – 64% Think the Afghanistan Bans Are Only a Temporary Halt to Women’s Education.