Answer to Question #204224 in Psychology for sumaira aslam

Question

Explain PASHTO Culture according to Berry's model of Acculturation

Answer 1

Berry's acculturation model is relevant to a variety of ethnic groups, is simple to comprehend, and can be used to immigrants. In most circumstances, the model is accurate in describing attitudes as well as providing predictions about an individual's choice of acculturative approach based on their attitudes toward their native culture and the new one. The Pashtun culture is centered on Islam and Pashtunwali, a traditional way of life and the Pashto language. Even before the Islamic conquest of Afghanistan, Afghanistan was known for its beautiful language. The pata khazana is a collection of pashto poetry dating back to the 8th century. Hushal Khan Khattak, Rehman Baba, and Nazo to name a few notable poets from the Afghanistan-Pakistan region. Traditional Pashto music consists primarily of traditional ghazals performed on the rubab or sitar, tabla, portable harmonium, flute, and a variety of other instruments. Modern pashto music is influenced by nearby music such as Bollywood filmy as well as western and European music. The khattak tribe performs the khattak dance. Mostly in Pakistan, but also in Afghanistan's eastern provinces.

In Pashto, men commonly wear partug-kamees. Young men in the Kandahar region commonly wear a topi-like cap, whereas in Peshawar, they wear white kufis. In Afghanistan, the pashtun lungai (or patkay) is the most popular headdress. Traditional long dresses are worn by women and girls, with some wearing a light piece of fabric to conceal their hair. Pashtun cuisine is divided into two categories: Afghan cuisine and Pakistani cuisine, and is mostly centered on cereals such as wheat, maize, barley, and rice, as well as a variety of animal dishes such as lamb, beef, chicken, and fresh fish.