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#5SmartReads - August 19, 2021

#5SmartReads - August 19, 2021

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The Weaponization of Nostalgia: How Afghan Miniskirts Became the Latest Salvo in the War on Terror (Ajam Media Collective)

The images of Afghan women in the 70’s wearing Western clothing have been circulating the Internet lately. And it didn’t sit quite right with me, but I couldn’t explain why.

“Why is it that non-Afghans only care to learn about Afghanistan when there are pictures of women in miniskirts involved?”

This essay explains why. So I’ll leave you to read Alex Shams’ excellent essay (published 4 years ago!) on this topic.

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