No Entry For Women: 6 Places Around World Where Women Are Banned
Around the world, there are fascinating places where women are banned from entering. From sacred sites and historical traditions to exclusive clubs, these locations reflect a variety of cultural and historical reasons for their gender restrictions.
Mount Athos, Greece
Sabarimala Temple, India
In Kerala, India, the Sabarimala Temple traditionally prohibited women of menstruating age (10 to 50 years old) from entering based on the belief that the deity, Lord Ayyappa, is celibate. Although the Supreme Court of India lifted this ban in 2018, allowing women of all ages to enter, the decision remains controversial.
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Burning Tree Club, USA
Okinoshima Island, Japan
Mount Omine, Japan
Iranian Sports Arenas
In Iran, women often face bans or heavy restrictions from attending men's sports events in stadiums. This policy, in place for decades, is justified by the authorities as a way to uphold Islamic principles and protect women from the male-dominated environment of these events.
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