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Article: Establishment of Afghanistan's Parliament and the Role of Women Parliamentarians Retrospect and Prospects
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- Internationales Asien Forum. International Quarterly for Asian Studies
- Article date:
- May 1, 2008
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CopyrightCopyright Arnold Bergsträsser Institut May 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Introduction
Authoritarian leaders traditionally rule single-handedly and their orders are considered to be divine laws to be obeyed without question. The centuriesold institution of tribal council known as jirgah exists as an alternative mechanism for resolving and arbitrating familial and socio-political conflicts among tribes and communities. Influential men from among the community who command respect and public trust organize a jirgah to discuss the problems and find acceptable solutions. In a male dominated society women have traditionally been excluded from jirgahs. Men's experience in dealing with complex socio-political issues helps them to effectively mediate and arbitrate ...
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