Afghan Women in Exile and Repatriation: Passive Victims or Social Actors?  

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Ross-Sheriff, Fariyal

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Affilia vol. 21 no. 2 (May 2006), page 206-219.
Topik: Afghan women; refugee women; roles; support and coping strategies in exile and repatriation
Fulltext: 206.pdf (101.87KB)

Isi artikel

In-depth interviews with 60 repatriated Afghan refugee women on their experiences before and duringwar and exile revealed their significant roles and responsibilities. Thewomen were active in protection, safety, survival, and the reestablishment of their families during this time. Contrary to media presentations of Afghan women as helpless victims, they were social actors who used their networks to face the challenges of war, supported their families during exile, and participated in repatriation. Themes that emerged included the significance of cultural and religious norms and expectations, the social entitlement to receive support, and the obligation to provide support within the family and within their ethnic community. The women’s stories reflect resilience in times of stress and optimism for the future that were based on their religious faith. Religion and culture are two important elements in developing social work practice with Afghan women in the aftermath of war and during repatriation.

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