Youth in Crossfire: Political Motives Behind the Taliban's Ban on Women's Education in Afghanistan

Author(s)	Dr. Aabid Rahman Rahmany
Country	India
Abstract	The Taliban's decision to ban women’s education in Afghanistan has drawn widespread international criticism, but its deeper political motives warrant a thorough analysis. This research investigates the underlying political strategies and objectives behind this controversial policy. By employing a secondary data-based approach, the study examines how the Taliban leverages education restrictions to consolidate power, maintain social control, and reinforce traditional patriarchal structures. The analysis also explores how these policies serve as tools for mitigating internal dissent, fostering ideological conformity, and negotiating with the international community for aid and recognition. Through the lens of political theories and qualitative content analysis, the paper uncovers how the Taliban’s educational restrictions reflect broader authoritarian strategies to preserve their regime's stability while managing complex domestic and international pressures. This study contributes to a nuanced understanding of the interplay between politics, ideology, and gender in contemporary Afghanistan.
Keywords	Taliban, Women's Education, Political Motives, Afghanistan, Gender Politics
Field	Sociology > Politics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-14
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.48116
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9qqpx

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