Literature Review: Essay “Of Course I’m Ashamed!” by Taqi Akhlaqi

Literature Review: Essay “Of Course I’m Ashamed!” by Taqi Akhlaqi

In traditional Afghan society, shame has an almost state-supporting function; in the Afghan diaspora it finds new, no less dramatic ways to express itself

In this essay, Taqi Akhlaqi deals with his experiences as an “immigrant” in Iran, his identity as an “Afghan” and the shame associated with it. He criticizes the traditionally conservative educational system and the moral values ​​in Afghanistan. He also explains what role shame plays in Afghan society.

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