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This is a Ethnographic study (also classified as: Participant Observation, In-Depth Interviews).

September 5, 2025Discover Global SocietyOpen Access

The burden of tradition on Pashtun women in Kashmir

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Ethnographic study reveals Pashtunwali traditions influence gender roles in Pashtun women, suggesting pervasive symbolic violence.

Pashtunwali traditions govern women's lives and reinforce their subordination in society.
The study identifies key concepts like Purdah and Jirga that limit the freedoms of Pashtun women.
Participant observation and in-depth interviews over seven years provide insights into gender dynamics.
Findings suggest a critical view of tradition in perpetuating gender inequities among Pashtuns.

Farah Qayoom (2025) studied this question.

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