Taliban Commends Women For Ingeniously Redefining 'Social Life' As 'Evading Starvation'

In a move lauded by literally no one, the Taliban's Ministry of Virtue Promotion and Vice Prevention today issued a rare, albeit backhanded, commendation to Afghanistan's female entrepreneurs. Apparently, being banned from secondary education and most gainful employment has, in a stroke of sheer human ingenuity, compelled thousands of women to 'innovate' their way into the thrilling world of micro-businesses. Many are reportedly starting home-based ventures, selling everything from traditional crafts to homemade preserves, presumably to afford the simple luxury of not keeling over. "It's truly inspiring to witness our women leveraging their God-given resourcefulness," a spokesperson, reportedly wiping a tear of pure cynical glee, commented before adding, "We always knew limiting their options would unleash untold entrepreneurial spirit. Who needs a degree when you can churn butter for subsistence?" Critics, primarily from Earth, noted this 'innovation' more closely resembles a dire consequence of restrictive policies rather than a voluntary embrace of capitalism. The new 'social life' for these women now reportedly involves haggling over prices and occasionally receiving a customer who isn't a family member. Progress!