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KABUL, Afghanistan (news - web sites) — For Afghan women, going out still usually involves little more than throwing on a burka before leaving the house. But two American "beauticians without borders" are introducing Afghans to Western-style ideas of womanhood by teaching them the finer points of applying lipstick.
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Opening Afghan Eyes With Mascara and Beauty Classes
At first glance this sounds like the most ridiculous expression of cultural exchange in world history. At second glance it still looks pretty stupid. However, if you look into the story, it touches on small business ownership by women. Also, beauty parlors offer safe gathering places for women to socialize away from the influence of husbands or male family members.
So, is this trend a positive step in feminism in Afghanistan or a step backward?
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