Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The note argues that Afghan Western Women, who have adopted Western practices in defiance of traditional Islamic norms, should be granted asylum in the U.S. under the categories of religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. These women face severe persecution, including physical harm, economic deprivation, and restrictions on education and employment, which meet the standards for asylum under U.S. and international law. The analysis emphasizes that their fear of persecution is well-founded due to Afghanistan's unstable governance and pervasive human rights abuses, making it imperative for the U.S. to recognize their unique challenges and provide protection.
Disciplines
Immigration Law | Law | Law and Gender
Recommended Citation
Marra Guttenplan,
Granting Asylum to Persecuted Afghan Western Women,
12
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
391
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol12/iss1/21