[2] married prostitutes are considered adulterers under the afghan penal code Prostitution is even more strictly prohibited by the taliban, with those thought of having extramarital sex risking extrajudicial killing by cultural. Accordingly, this research aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of married afghan women and men as they navigate and negotiate sex, sexuality, and intimate relationships following settlement in melbourne, australia Findings indicate that sex work in afghanistan under taliban rule has not diminished but has instead become more covert and complex The systematic deprivation of women’s fundamental rights—such as access to education, employment, and legal protection—has indirectly fueled the expansion of traditional and new forms of sex work. Prostitution is illegal in afghanistan, [1] with punishments ranging from 5 to 15 years of imprisonment
[2] the country is deeply religious and one of the most conservative countries in the world, where sex outside marriage is not only against the law but could lead to serious consequences, even capital punishment This chapter portrays women and girls forced by poverty into sex work in kabul, and notes that even whole families can be involved In afghanistan, prostitution is illegal and is considered a serious crime The government and law enforcement agencies in the country take a strict stance against prostitution, and those involved in the sex trade face severe penalties if caught.
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