Thesis Book - Seeds of Hope

The Afghan culture has been significantly impacted by the
constant war in the country up to a point where resilience and
politics are now embedded traits in the culture. Therefore, the
topic of politics, warfare, and the Taliban can now be a very
sensitive subject to the people as they have been linked to politics
and constant war their entire life. The Taliban had injected a new
regime that severely affected the Literature, Art, and the overall
history of Afghanistan. During this time, many refugees fled to
nearby countries while very few rural citizens stayed back for the
sole purpose of preserving their cultural values. It was important
for them to maintain a good reputation among the foreigners and
uphold their honor towards their home country. At this stage,
however, artists, musicians, and writers found it very difficult to
survive without showcasing their talent and voicing their opinions
using their works of art. Even if they were allowed to, the work
produced by them during the conflict was about endless descriptions
of torture and destruction which is why the cultural identity of
the country is always linked to its political affairs (Dupree).
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