Social Attitudes
See Also LGBT topics and Islam
Homosexuality and cross-dressing are widely seen as taboo and indecent activities, owing to traditional Islamic mores concerning appropriate gender roles and sexual conduct. Most Afghan citizens are Muslim and these attitudes are also reflected in the nation's Constitution and enacted laws.
When publicly discussed, homosexuality is often linked with prostitution and pedophilia and the level of awareness about sexual orientation or gender identity is limited. In 2011, Afghan news reporters interviewed men who had LGBT-pride symbols on their vehicles, to find out that the men were unaware of the meaning of the rainbow flags and stickers, thinking that it was just another western fad, and began quickly removing the rainbows to avoid being seen as LGBT or a supporter of LGBT rights.
Read more about this topic: LGBT Rights In Afghanistan
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