Jurnal ICMES: The Journal of Middle East Studies
Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Jurnal ICMES: The Journal of Middle East Studies

Cultural Violence against Women under Taliban Rule in Afghanistan (2021-2022)

Putri Innayah, Tazqia Kinnaree (Unknown)
Yulianti, Dina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2025

Abstract

The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan after the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government in 2021. The Afghan government has now been transformed into the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (EIA). The Taliban-dominated EIA government has implemented new discriminatory and restrictive policies, particularly against women. This study employed qualitative methods, collecting data from literature reviews and interviews. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis, and validity was tested through data triangulation. The indicator of discrimination against women used in this research is SDGs No. 5 (Achieving Gender Equality and Empowering Women), in which the government should be responsible for meeting nine related targets. The conclusion of this study is that of the nine targets that should have been achieved, the Taliban have not met any of them. Using the concept of cultural violence, this condition is analyzed, and the influence of religion and ideology on the legitimacy and implementation of the Taliban's discriminatory policies against women is revealed.

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jurnalICMES

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Energy Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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Jurnal ICMES is published by the independent research institute, Indonesia Center for Middle East Studies (ICMES). This journal seeks to publish balanced writings that enlightens the public and provides appropriate information about the Middle East in various aspects ranging from politics, ...