Challenges Faced by Afghan Female Journalists

18. International Symposium Communication in the Millenium, Erzurum, Türkiye, 26 - 27 Ekim 2021, ss.212-235

Journalism is a demanding profession in Afghanistan, where females are less encouraged to become journalists.

Even recently, the people of Afghanistan still do not encourage females to work outside. But still, a significant number of

females are engaged in journalism. It contributes to society for economic prosperity and changes the attitude towards the

concept and process of development. A noticeable change is occurring in the social attitude symbolized by the advancement of

females in the journalism sector. These contributions also pave the way for women's and human freedom. Afghan female

journalists have made significant gains since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. 1741 working Afghan female journalists

are a symbol for other Afghan females, who are living at their home and are not permitted to work outside. These female

journalists report on violence against women every day and publish and transmit them through their media and acquaint

them with their Islamic and cultural rights. Even their (people) views towards females, who are working in the media are not

very positive, but still, the Afghan female journalists continue to do their jobs. Besides security issues that, female journalists

are facing daily, they are facing discrimination in and outside of the office and are also concerned about the future. So in this

context, the main reason for this study is to reveal the main challenges that Afghan female journalists are facing.

Women, gender equality, gender discrimination, gender injustice

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