Afghanistan and the Qawm: An Important Yet Unknown Concept

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  1. [...] 7th, 2007 by Ronin Afghanistanica has an interesting discussion of the term “qawma.” It’s a loose term that may imply physical similarity [...]

  2. [...] discusses “qawm,” a term for bounded social groups of various types, and what this means for identity in Afghanistan. Share [...]

  3. [...] is the word “qawm” which comes from Afghanistan. There are ethnic and tribal and local rivalries in Afghanistan. Often [...]

  4. [...] You can read the full discussion on the qawm at Afghanistanica. [...]

  5. [...] Generally I’m talking about those at a much lower level on the village or extended village or qawm level (and therefore usually more accountable and sensitive to local [...]


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