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Freedoms

Taboos restrict the freedom of choice of targeted individuals and oftentimes whole communities by associating certain wants and acts with shame. Actions forbidden by taboos are not the same as those forbidden by law, but oftentimes social expectations can greatly influence lawmakers.
Some taboos can be so ingrained in cultural norms that people who choose to inflict violence against individuals who go against accepted practice often get away with doing so even if the law does not permit them to.

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Shaming the women who work

In my opinion, much of Yemeni society still rejects women who work. Despite the great difficulties faced by working women in Yemen, however, they have been able to both contribute to the national economy and improve it in recent years. Statistics show…

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Abortion in Iraq

Not a day goes by without us hearing about women here in Iraq who are desperate to get rid of a fetus growing in their wombs, legally or illegally. Women resort to abortion for many different reasons, including a poor economic situation,…

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This thought and resource space explores both the impact of taboos that promote discrimination and the role of youths in promoting inclusion through incremental change.

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