Demography of Afghanistan

Practicing Cultural Awareness in Afghanistan Culture is “the beliefs, customs, and way of life of a particular society, group, and place” (Merriam-Webster Inc., 2004). Location raised, language spoken, religion practiced, personal values and beliefs, and social norms of a society are all characteristics of a culture. Common cultural characteristics vary around the world. Some characteristics remain constant. Parents have pride for their children and honor for their country. Those characteristics make up our foundation for cultural awareness. The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan is a country in south Asia that was founded in 1747 (Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, 2010). Afghanistan is located north and west of Pakistan…

but as he matures, it becomes blatantly obvious that Amir rejects Hassan because of his racial and economic differences. For example, Amir places his watch under the mattress of Hassan because he wants to show Baba that Hasan 's actions are consistent with the stigma of the Hazaran people, stealing the prosperity of the Pashtun people. The relationship between Hassan and Amir was parasitic; Amir is constantly belittling Hassan in order to raise his appearance in the eyes of Baba. Amir feels…

Afghanistan is located in south-central Asia. It is neighbored by China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It is a land locked country with some lakes and rivers. Its Official name is Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. It had roughly 31,822,848 people in the country in 2014. It is roughly the size of Texas, and the longest part of Afghanistan is 770 miles or 1,240 kilometer long. Most of Afghanistan is mountain. The Hindu Kush Mountains run northeast to southwest and divide…

IF 8-1-15 Kite Runner Essay Prompt 3 Amir was never truly happy in Kabul, Afghanistan; there was always something wrong, whether it be guilt, betrayal, or societal expectations. For example, Amir incessantly attempted to make his father, Baba, proud of having him as a son; however, he could never seem to truly connect with Baba. Whether it be his courage or his interests in life, Amir was always lacking. All of a sudden, war erupted in Afghanistan; Amir became a refugee that had to flee his…

POLITICAL - The power structure in Afghanistan witnessed change when the Soviet Union invaded the country. The local traditional leaders were targeted only to be replaced by ones who would be loyal to the Soviet Union. Therefore, this demanded war and fighting to be taken as as full time job so as to successfully fight the enemy and the traditional structures were replaced by the emergence of strong military commanders who dominated the local population in the name of their defending the country…

the opium trade in Central Asia. The causal factors of the drug trade in Asia, especially in Afghanistan, is the lack of a strong economy, which can provide legally obtained employment in these communities. This lack of financial income provides an economic outlet for differing roles in the drug trade. For instance, many Afghanis take part in the farming of poppies, which provide the seed to make heroine and other related drugs (University of Phoenix 2015). These “employment opportunities”…

the Pashtun tribes were united in 1747, Afghanistan was founded. Afghanistan served as a buffer between the British and Russian Empires until it won independence from the British in 1919. The democracy ended in 1973 when the government was overthrown in a coup and again in 1978 by a communist inspired group. This government was supported by the Soviet Union who invaded in 1979 to support the communist regime. Russia withdrew in 1989 under pressure from internationally supported anti-communist…

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Many people may ponder whether living in a developed country differs from an undeveloped country. If so, one may evaluate which contrasting ideas each country presents. For example, one may look at distinctions between Pakistan and America. Instantly through a brief search, they would discover the luscious blue skies of America compared to the polluted, dark hazy sky of Pakistan. However, despite the differences in imagery, these countries are far more different than it seems. Most notably,…

Hosseini explores the role and treatment of women before, during and after the period of war in 1980s Afghanistan. Notably, he examines the drastic changes in attitudes to marriage, education and law. This is as Mariam is presented as ‘Naturally timid, or sweet...or dependent, or self-pitying’ and Nana as ‘the woman as eternally dissatisfied shrew’. However, in his portrayal of Laila, she both challenges and conforms to both the society she lives in and in terms of the ‘literary representation…