In what countries are some girls raised as boys? Detailed answer

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In what countries are some girls raised as boys?

In Afghanistan and Pakistan, there is a tradition of raising girls as boys - such children are called "bacha posh". Such a remedy is resorted to by families in which only girls are born, which, according to local customs, is considered almost a shame for the family.

Bacha posh is given a male name, dressed in boyish clothes and has a short haircut, and has more opportunities to appear in public, go to school and play sports.

However, at the onset of puberty, bacha posh has to return to the life of a girl again, losing all male rights, and then getting married. Often they become bad spouses because they have not learned how to properly cook, sew and do other work that is considered feminine.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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