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Jenny Nordberg, a seasoned foreign correspondent who contributed to a Pulitzer‑Prize‑winning New York Times series, examines Afghanistan’s secret custom of girls disguising themselves as boys. The book analyzes how this practice alters political and social dynamics, improves girls’ prospects, and addresses the lived experiences of those who adopt male identities.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Jenny Nordberg
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