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International Multi. J. of Pure Life, 11 (40), Serial Number. 4, Autumn. 2024, 57-74

PAPER DERIVED FROM THESIS
Social Status of Afghan Women During The History and Its Impact on Their Contemporary Life

Moḥammad Zakaria Saeidi , Mohsen Ghanbari Alanaq 2
1*
1.* Ph.D. Student, Department of Higher Education Complex for Language Literature and Culture Studies, Al-Mustafa
International University, Qom, Iran. (Corresponding Author)

2. Assistant Prof, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Language and Culture Studies, Al-Mustafa International
University, Qom, Iran. ghanbari@miu.ac.ir
ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT
Article History:
SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: One of the most significant issues in the
Received: 25 December 2023
contemporary world is women's legal status and social activities. Afghanistan
Revised: 20 February 2024
is at the forefront of women's discussions due to its drastic changes and
Accepted: 15 March 2024
developments. This article aims to examine the status of women in this

Key Words: country's traditional and historical context to provide a solution to various
issues and problems.
Social Status
Women METHOD & FINDING: Our findings indicate that Afghan women have
Afghanistan faced numerous challenges throughout history, although there were periods,
Ġaznavīd such as the Kushan Empire age when they found a respectable position. The
Durani advent of Islam initially promoted cultural tolerance and respect for women,
Ṭāliban promoting their status among Muslim nations. However, during the
Mujāhideen ‘Umayyad and ‘Abbāsid Dynasties, class and racial discrimination

contributed to a decline in women's status. The emergence of local dynasties
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22034/imjpl.2024. such as the Ṭāhirīds, Ṣafārīds, and Sāmānīds brought political stability and
10005 gradual cultural development, although women's social participation
remained limited. The Ġaznavīd era marked a turning point, providing a

more favorable environment for women's education and rights, while the
This is an open access article
under the CC BY license Timūrīd era witnessed the peak of women's involvement in social affairs.
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CONCLUSION: Overall, the status of Afghan women has fluctuated
enses/by/4.0/).
considerably, with their current situation experiencing significant ups and
downs due to changing political circumstances. By reflecting on the past, we
aim to provide insight into their status from history to the contemporary age.
* Corresponding Author:
Email: mzsaeidi2025@gmail.com Article Address Published on the Journal Site:
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REFERENCES AUTHORS AUTHOR
37 2 (Afghanistan, Iran)