"Media & A Cultural Revolution In Afghanistan"

(Open to Current UChicago Students Only)

INSTITUTE OF POLITICS – LIVING ROOM

Wednesday, November 3

3:30-4:45pm

In 2003, religious extremists protested when male and female radio show hosts laughed on a radio show. In the 18 years since, Afghanistan's media entities have hosted dozens of presidential debates, American-idol style music shows were most-watched, and hundreds of media outlets created platforms for all sorts of discussions - mostly taboo in Afghan tradition, culture, politics, and religion.

Special Guest (via Zoom): Aryana Sayeed, Afghan singer, songwriter and TV personality

Pritzker Fellows seminars are off the record and open to current UChicago students only. Seating in the IOP Living Room is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This convening is open to all students who are compliant with UChicago vaccination requirements and, because of ongoing health risks, particularly to the unvaccinated, participants are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures (masking and social distancing, etc.) appropriate to their vaccination status as advised by public health officials or to their individual vulnerabilities as advised by a medical professional. Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Ashley Jorn (ashleyjorn@uchicago.edu).