The Theme of Educated Women in the Works by Afghan-American Writers

Abstract

The study aims to identify the role of educated women in Muslim society. Family value is considered as an integral part of national value, and its types and forms are among the motives widely described in modern literature. In the Afghan-American literature that we analyzed, the concept of values is covered widely. Among the Afghan-American writers who are the object of our research are Saima Wahab (“ In My Father’s Country. An Afghan Woman Defies Her Fate”), Nelofer Pazira (“ A Bed of Red Flowers: in Search of My Afghanistan”), analyzed literary-artistically based on national and universal values. In the works of these writers, the values are interpreted from human, national, and family perspectives, and they show the unique qualities, virtues, and wisdom of the Afghan nation, which is reflected in national pride. In other words, the nation’s culture, faith, traditions, and aspects of national education manifest in their unique values. Throughout the article, there are themes related to traditional culture and identity, such as gender roles, family dynamics, and the impact of political events on the Muslim community. The article emphasizes the importance of educational understanding and empathy within the Muslim community and between different cultural groups.