Hazara Tribe in Afghanistan The Hazaras are the third largest ethnic community in Afghanistan. People that are a part of this ethnic group have a variety of origins that make up their genetics and culture. Although their specific place of origin is unknown, it is widely accepted that they have a significant amount of Asian decent. They also have heavy influence from the Turkic and Mongol groups. There are approximately 70 different Hazara Tribes that exist today in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Behsudh Tribe is one of the leading clans out of the many tribes, it is that this tribe has a direct descent from Genghis Khan; the founder of the entire Mongol Empire. It is believed that the recognition of the Hazaras in Afghanistan began after …show more content…
They mostly speak the Persian language, which is the official language of Afghanistan. Their religion and beliefs differ but the primary religions that the Hazaras are a part of are Sunni and Shia Islam, the two most followed branches of the Islamic religion. When celebrating their religious holidays, they make their way to the mosque and pray with others in a group. Upon arrival back to their home, they gather to enjoy sizable meals with their families. Food is also an important aspect of the Hazara culture. Their diets commonly consist of a sufficient amount of foods like dairy and meat products …show more content…
They are regarded as outsiders as opposed to everyone else. They currently make up around half of the population of Afghanistan’s capitol, Kabul. Hazaras have turned into leaders in the new developing country, although their people have endured centuries of oppression and tyranny by the refusal of their basic rights. Education is exceptionally essential, this has recently become evident within the Afghan community. Hazara literacy test scores and rates have turned out to be higher than the country’s general results, virtually all Hazara children go to school and the
majority of them even end up going to college. The women of Afghanistan continue to struggle in the attempt to gain rights, Hazara women are in much better shape than those women. They have obtained great achievements in the aftermath of the Taliban. They have even been elevated to one of the highest levels of wage earners in the society. The Hazara people are not a widely known ethnic group, especially for people that live outside of the Afghanistan area. Learning about different cultures is always a great way to become more aware of the world. Learning about a low populated but significant group that overcame the prejudice and mistreatment to be well educated and successful is a journey people around the globe should hear about. They have an abundance of unique culture characteristics, an intriguing and mysterious history and origin,
The Taliban regime was infamous for its treatment of women. Windows had to be painted black so men could not look into the windows of houses and see the women inside. Women were unable to work. Under Taliban rule, women were not allowed to be educated, unable to go to school or university. 9 out of 10 Afghan women are illiterate. Unfortunately, Meena was unwillingly cast into the role of teacher to young girls who wanted to learn how to read. Because she had been to university, girls flocked to...
In The Kite Runner, Hosseini describes the life of a Pashtun Amir and a Hazara Hassan. Pashtuns make up the biggest ethnic group within Afghanistan. They have been seen as the ruling group and dominant many of the other minorities. Hazara’s comprise just nine percent of Afghanistan’s population. They sometimes have difficulty in acquiring suitable professions due to their ethnicity and choice of religion. The Hazaras were the first ethnic group to revolt against the expansion of leader, Pashtun Rahman. This rebellion caused the persecution of many Hazaras, by the hands of Pashtun tribes and is the reason behind a lot of the tension between the two. Because Pashtuns are part of the richer upper class, they feel a self-righteousness over Hazara groups and hold many positions in Afghan government. They have better opportunities when it comes to getting an education and job (Chiovenda). Hazara minorities have faced discrimination and violence from many of the other ethnic groups, especially those of Pashtun communities. In Afghan culture, the class system plays a major role in how people are looked at and
...e government should set up opportunities for people like hazaras to work honorable jobs other than serving the wealthy. This would give people chances to get on an equal level. The people of Afghanistan would also have a better chance at a better life if the government made it a priority for the people to be educated, because not only would it benefit people personally but the government as a whole.
The Hazaras is an ethnic group of Shi'a Muslims.They are Mogul descendants , and they look like chinese people.
Amir's mother passes away during his birth, and his left with the suspicion that his father blames him for her death. Amir longes for his father's attention and approval, but does not receive any affection as a son. He grows up with his Hazara best friend, Hassan. In Afghanistan culture, Hazaras are considered lower class and inferiors in society. Amir describes his friendship with Hassan saying, “then he would remind us that there was a brotherhood between people who had fed from the same breast, a kinship that not even time could break."
In Afghanistan, boys have a much greater chance than women to receive higher education and to go on to a more important job. This is often because it is even hard for men to obtain an education. Furthermore, the son(s) in the family typically get put first such as food, clothes, voicing their opinion-- and of course education. Bacha posh can receive an education usually up until they have to switch back to their role as a woman after puberty. In addition, there are more opportunities to work for women as a bacha posh. Women 's housework in Afghanistan is similar to those that women had to do in the United States in the 19th century and early 20th century. Azita had to take care of the cows, ten sheep, and a flock of chickens (Nordberg 78). Other tasks include taking care of the children, hauling water, and cooking dinner for the family. Bacha poshs working roles were different. Instead of needing to stay in the house and help their mother, they could work at businesses and interact with other people in the community. Females are not allowed to go outside unless they are escorted by another man, especially during times of war. Or in this case, a bacha posh. Bacha posh children can be helpful when their sisters need a male to take them places as they do not need a brother or father to accompany them (Nordberg 103). CONCLUDING
It is notable that the highest class of people in Afghanistan in the novel are the Pashtuns as they are also the least likely to be treated poorly and live in the harsh reality of Afghan poverty. Hosseini deliberately describes the Pashtuns in an exaggerated way “my Baba [who] had the most beautiful house in Wazir Akbar Khan”. This hubris about the lifestyle the Pashtuns are accustomed to is short lived as they are forced to flee the Soviet army and arrive in America with very little. It is notable that although a racial divide causes the Pashtuns to treat the Hazara as second-class citizens, in 1979 the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan led to many of the citizens fleeing to the more peaceful Pakistan, and they all had to flee from a threat as one unit. The racial divide was pushed aside momentarily so
Afghani woman live a very rigorous life and it’s very well shown through the novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Woman in Afghani culture have very little education because they are forced to be married at a young age and become a house wife as most people would say. Women are expected to have a good reputation to be respected by others. Before the Taliban came in affect women were allowed to work but as soon as the Taliban were in charge, women were forced to quit their jobs. Throughout the novel Mariam shows what it is like to be an Afghani woman. At the beginning of the novel Mariam wished to go to school, soon after she had an arranged marriage with Rasheed. The life Mariam shows throughout this story is very similar to
Afghanistan since its beginning has been a place of conflict, despair, and at times lost hope. It has been taken advantage of and lost its sense of identity, which has had a direct effect on its people, and there own sense of what justice truly is.
Afghanistan has many cultures and traditions based on their religions. All of the religions pray five times each day facing the city Mecca or Mekkah. The religions are Sunni Muslim with eighty percent, Shi’a Muslim with nineteen percent and other religions equal one percent. Most of the Afghans follow the Islam religion; it dominates most of the personal, political, economic and legal lives. The men and women do not shake hand or even look at the eyes. Fridays are holy days, most of the shops and offices are closed.The two official languages are Persian (Dari) with fifty percent and Pashtu with thirty-five percent, other languages equal fifteen percent. The most popular ethnic groups are Pashtun with forty-two percent, Tajik with twenty-seven percent, Hazara with nine percent , Uzbek with nine percent also, Aimak with four percent, Turkmen with a three percent, Baloch with two percent and all the minor groups together equal four percent.
Afghanistan; Taliban controlled, discrimination and love everywhere yet nowhere at the same time. It’s a nation where culture and tradition are of immense importance, especially to the older generation. Over 53% of Afghan population is below the poverty line, making the country one of the Earth’s poorest. Life would be lived on a day to day basis, not knowing if it’s safe to be outside, when...
Pashtunwali dates back to the pre-Islamic era in history and is a code the Pashtuns follow regardless of any difference in geographical location. The social code produces loyal and devote people as well developing high-class male models, which they believe to be far greater than that of Western culture (Dyk 2011). The foundation of Pashtunwali is based on justice, self-respect, hospitality, forgiveness, love, tolerance, loyalty, equality and independence. Of all of those traits listed none is more important to the Pashtuns than honor (izzat). Honor is what makes a person a Pashtun and part of their community; however, if he or she loses their honor they are not given rights, protection or support from the community. Due to the repressive nature of Islamic radicalism, many Westerners would be shocked to find that there is a culture, which is severely independent and values individual liberty. This is due to Islam religion dominating a large portion of the Afghan culture for centuries. Surprisingly, the Islamic identity of the Pashtuns is only one thousand years old. This may explain how the religion corrupted Pashtunwali, since it is reportedly five thousand years old. Pashtunwali provided guidelines, which helped make a peaceful and hospitable Afghanistan. An example of this hospitality is seen through reports of the accommodation of Jews and Christians. This holds true to the Pashtun’s ethics when they recognize both these religions to be part of "the book". The new image of the Pashtuns contrasts these characteristics due to the fascism of the Taliban's perverted Deobandi-Wahhabist Islam. This form of Islam had been exported from Pakistan and was remotely known in Afghanistan. Upon the Soviet invasion, in 1979, the Pashtun code ...
Today, the status of hijras in Pakistan is improving but still has a long way to go. Hijras in Pakistan are finally recognized as a third gender and are granted equal rights on paper. The Supreme Court has ordered that hijras be granted employment opportunities in government positions. Hijras have voted and even taken part in general elections of 2013. However, the education and employment prospects of hijras are still poor. Real changes will come when society’s perceptions of the hijras will change and when hijras themselves strive to elevate their position in Pakistani society.
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The Hazara are a group of Shia Muslims from the Hazarajat region in Afghanistan and are primarily farmers that live in the mountainous areas of the region (Beegle and Campbell). Th...