Public Education In Afghan Culture Essay

Afghan culture originates from the indigenous people who have settled in the Afghanistan area since 50,000 BCE and has been influenced by Greek, Roman, Asian, and recent western cultures (Robson). However, due to Islamic origins and the recent Taliban control in Afghanistan, much of their lifestyle follows Muslim traditions and teachings. Afghan societies tend to organize in tribes and have deep ties to those who are in their tribe (Robson). Afghans in cities and in rural areas have quite different living conditions, such as shelter and occupation, but tend to follow similar base traditions. Those in rural areas still stick to farming and herding animals, with wheat, rice, and opium being the main crops which are cultivated (Robson). Food centers around rice-based dishes, that often include meats such as lamb, or vegetables such as scallions and carrots, which go alongside beverages which are either tea or water (Merrill). Dairy products from herding cows and sheep also are frequently implemented into an Afghan diet.
Public education is a recent concept that has been implemented in Afghanistan and has still not taken hold, so many children attend private schools (Robson). This lack of public education can also be seen in The Kite Runner since there is a clear educational difference between Amir and Hassan, …show more content…
People tend to hold parties all throughout the year, with etiquette and cleanliness being important when it comes to having visitors over (Robson). On the other hand, people must stay out of other people’s private life, especially that of their marriage and love, with traditions the punish those who cheat on their husbands or wives. These traditions are shown at length at the beginning of the story, since Amir’s father, who is very social and has a strong influence over the community, brings many visitors over and holds parties, where he tries to force the proper etiquette onto his