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Female university students in Tajikistan required to wear high heels for uniform
– Reported, May 24, 2013
Just when you thought high heels couldnt symbolize sexism anymore than they already do, a university in Tajikistan (a country that borders Afghanistan) has instituted a formal dress code requiring female students to wear heels, reports Emma Sabzalieva in her blog about education in central Asia.
Women at Tajik State Pedagogical University in the countrys capital Dushanbe are required not only to wear heels no more than four inches (about 10 cm), but also only clothes of one solid colour. And in fact, the university previously banned men from growing beards, something religious Muslim men often do.
It would appear the university is trying to remove heavy Islamic practices and clothing. Yet while Tajikistan is known for its greater secular sensibilities, legal acceptance of gays, and nominally democratic processes — the Canadian government cautions travelers that homosexuality is still not widely accepted and to dress conservatively while adhering to cultural norms.
By contrast to Afghanistan, however, the country seems decidedly liberal. Afghanistan follows Sharia law (a fraction of Islam) that does not allow women to wear clothing that shows even the skin of their ankles. Homosexual and extramarital affairs are illegal and displaying affection in public is considered an offence. The Canadian government warns that taking photos of Afghanistan government buildings, military installations, and palaces is prohibited.
As for Sabzalieva, she simply takes issue with the fact that Tajik State Pedagogical University’s dress code is repressive, regardless of its intention.
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