Azerbaijan: Shorts Spark Long Public Debate
he cultural fault line that seems to divide the West and many formerly Soviet states is perhaps most visible when it comes to differing attitudes on LGBT issues. But a culture clash is also flaring in the sartorial sphere. In Azerbaijan, for example, a public debate is brewing over whether it is appropriate for men to wear shorts.
Traditional attitudes remain deeply entrenched in Azerbaijan. Accordingly, the general consensus holds that it is taboo for men to wear shorts. Anyone who def ........