The Dark Shadow Shrine

embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......

Friday, July 23, 2021

She had stones thrown at her for cycling in sportswear

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The 25-year-old road cyclist had stones thrown at her and was physically attacked in her homeland for daring to don sportswear and ride a bicycle in public.

She had no idea that cycling in Afghanistan would lead to physical attacks, stone throwing, family coercion and verbal abuse.

Note how prevailing gender norms about women in some societies can be repressive and prevent women from harnessing their potential and excelling.....