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Exploring themes of gender identity and cultural expectations, this narrative delves into the life of a girl raised as a boy in Afghanistan, a practice known as bacha posh. The protagonist navigates the complexities of societal roles and personal identity, shedding light on the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. Through her journey, the book highlights resilience and the quest for self-discovery amidst traditional constraints.
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I Am a Bacha Posh, Ukmina Manoori
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- I Am a Bacha Posh
- Subtitle
- My Life as a Woman Living as a Man in Afghanistan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ukmina Manoori
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 168
- ISBN13
- 9781629146812
- Category
- Psychology, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring themes of gender identity and cultural expectations, this narrative delves into the life of a girl raised as a boy in Afghanistan, a practice known as bacha posh. The protagonist navigates the complexities of societal roles and personal identity, shedding light on the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. Through her journey, the book highlights resilience and the quest for self-discovery amidst traditional constraints.