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The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan

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by Jenny Nordberg (Goodreads Author)

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Is this book appropriate for a 9th grader content and skill wise?
Kayla I honestly believe that high school students should not be censored from reading books of any kind (maybe minus pornography because that's illegal) bu…moreI honestly believe that high school students should not be censored from reading books of any kind (maybe minus pornography because that's illegal) but students need to have a better understanding of the world that they live in. What better way to do that than to allow those students to read about it.(less)
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Is this a non-fiction book or fictionalized accounts based on reality?
Jenny Nordberg It's nonfiction. …moreIt's nonfiction. (less)
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does this book affect your ideas about how much o gender identity is nature and how much nurture?
Molly The book does discuss the nature / nurture dynamic of gender. But it's not exactly relevant to the current situation in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, fo…moreThe book does discuss the nature / nurture dynamic of gender. But it's not exactly relevant to the current situation in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, for the women interviewed, dressing and acting as men is a means of survival, and is often not their decision to make. It's very different than in the US, where the gender debate is typically focused whether one's identity and sexuality are ingrained at birth or deliberately chosen at a later age.(less)
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I like these kinds of books that talk about or discuss real issues. I have not read this book yet. However, I am really excited about this book because it is about an issue that I am interested to know more about it. I would like to ask you about this book. Is it a good book?
MsBrie Yes. It's absolutely fantastic. Another great book is "The Lemon Tree," seeing that you like books that talk about or discuss real issues. I would als…moreYes. It's absolutely fantastic. Another great book is "The Lemon Tree," seeing that you like books that talk about or discuss real issues. I would also recommend "The Marriage Act" and "Keeping hope alive (Dr. Abdi)" and "They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan " and "Lost Hero: Raoul Wallenberg's Dramatic Quest to Save the Jews of Hungary " and of course, the recent classic, "Half the Sky." But I get carried away here. Leave room for something light, like the Mindy Kaling book! (less)
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2 questions: So this means the girls walk about openly like boys, faces uncovered? AND Females are born with ONLY FEMALE X chromosomal eggs. Isn't it time males carry their 100% psychological 'burden' of gender (Y or X) especially in cultures where male brains indulge in over valuing themselves to grotesque degrees?
Jaynie I'm not able to believe illiteracy equates with mental denseness. They just haven't had access to the bio basics...…moreI'm not able to believe illiteracy equates with mental denseness. They just haven't had access to the bio basics...(less)
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