For Afghan Policewomen, Sex Abuse Is A Job Hazard

[tabaqui]

The image of Afghan women wearing police and army uniforms is meant to inspire pride and hope for a future where the rights of women will be protected in Afghanistan.

So why would female police officers in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif be ashamed to admit they wear the badge?

Comments

[benihime99]

That reminds me of a previous post about how female military should expect to be raped.
NO. A BIG GIANT NO.
I don't think being raped is part of the job description.

"the assumption being that any woman who puts herself in a situation to be vulnerable to rape must be immoral."
Obviously it's HER fault.

[tabaqui]

Exactly. And where does this twisted mind set come from? If they women aren't cowering behind closed doors, covered head-to-foot, poppin' out babies and serving the men then they're SLUTS?
Just...wtf?

[dearmisterecho]

what a painful read. These women are beyond brave.

[tabaqui]

They are. It's so horrifically unfair and ugly what they are going through.

[nikoel]

Wow. The use of the word 'immoral' really sticks out. Just SMH.

[tabaqui]

It really does. In an incredibly sick way.

[johnjie]

I have so much respect for these women for having the strength to persevere despite opposition and oppression like this.