Attitudinal Changes.

1960s
Less ambitious women set up work places, boutiques and hair-dressing salons in spaces built into the walls of their residence compounds that open on to the street on the other side. This was a nice compromise that permitted women to engage in gainful employment while maintaining modest positions in the public arena.

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Contained in galleries: KABUL II: 1930s ONWARD

1960s<br />
Less ambitious women set up work places, boutiques and hair-dressing salons in spaces built into the walls of their residence compounds that open on to the street on the other side. This was a nice compromise that permitted women to engage in gainful employment while maintaining modest positions in the public arena.