101 The veils cast off

Soviet Asia experienced major consequences as well. This photograph published in 1926 reveals the contrasts, showing a court in Tajikistan. Among the judges is a woman who – according to the caption – “is the first to remove her headscarf after the Revolution.” In front of her is a woman “in a shapeless blue sack,” who is accusing her husband of abuse.

Female judge
Tadzhikistan, 1926
Photograph, 24 x 19