Abstract
Identity has always been central to ethnography and a sense of distinctiveness among
members
of a society and a cultural group. This is true for all ethnicities but for Pakhtuns identity has
been critical not only for their cultural patterns but for their interactions with other ethnic
groups and communities. Although every ethnic group takes pride in its identity but Pakhuns
have had a somewhat unmatchable sense of their identity. This profound believe and pride in
identity has had extensive political, economic, social and psychological consequences for the
entire Pakhtun society and even Pakistan, where most Pakhtuns live. In particular this
arrogant
pride among Pakhtuns has always shape their perception of superiority. This paper explores
the
relationship between Pakhtuns arrogant pride in their identity and self-aggrandizement
prevalent in Pakhtun society.
Pakthun Pride in Identity
Pakhtuns have a proud but extensively oral history that has had described them belonging to
the
most dominant races in the history. The way people, communities and ethnic groups write
and
portray their past or history largely forms their identity. The indigenously written history of
the
genesis of Pakhtun is quite vague and therefore there is no conspicuous consensus and clarity
among common Pakhtuns, scholars and historians about the origin and background of the
ethnic
group. It was generally observed by the researcher that Pakhtuns by and large strongly hold
beliefs in their pre-Islamic origin. They feel extremely proud in declaring themselves as Bani
Israel [children of Israel] (Sheikh, 2016).
Naila Aman Qazi, Dr. Johar Ali, Dr. Raza Khan. (2021) Arrogant Pride In Identity & Self-aggrandizement Among Pakhtuns: A Symbiosis, Pukhtunkhwa Journal, Volume-06, Issue-1.
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