The Only Solution: Education, Youth, and Social Change in Afghanistan

被引:4
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作者
Holland, Dana G. [1 ]
Yousofi, Mohammad Hussain [2 ]
机构
[1] Afghanistan Publ Policy Res Org, Kabul, Afghanistan
[2] Star Educ Soc, Kabul, Afghanistan
关键词
Afghanistan; family; higher education; youth; social change; FAMILY;
D O I
10.1111/aeq.12066
中图分类号
Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
030303 ;
摘要
This article draws on practice theory to examine aspiring youths' pursuit of higher education in Afghanistan. It finds that plans and actions are mediated through youths' families, communities, and solidarity networks. As a result, the personal improvement and enhanced reputational status that aspiring youth seek is structurally connected to processes of social reproduction and social change. The paper is based on over 100 in-depth interviews conducted with youth in Afghanistan by an undergraduate research team.
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页码:241 / 259
页数:19
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