Ethnic Image, Stigmatization and Conflict   The Case of Pakistan Pashtun 
Ashfaq Ahmed 
 - 86p. 
<br/><br/> The “Pashtun” identity in Pakistan has become a victim of stigmatization in recent years<br/>despite the status of the Pashtuns as the second largest ethnic group. The stigma of<br/>Pashtun identity based on the assumption of their involvement or support in terrorist<br/>activities within Pakistan has developed a strong sense of resentment amongst them.<br/>Moreover, this stance towards the Pashtuns has fragmented the national cohesion of<br/>Pakistan, giving rise to the fear of separatist movements and increased participation of<br/>violent activities within the state. This study aims to highlight the Pashtun perspective<br/>about their suspected and stigmatized identity through open ended questionnaires from<br/>subjects living in the Khyber PakhtunKhwa and Punjab. This undertaken study hopes to<br/>examine the causes of manifestation of stigma and its consequences within the<br/>stigmatized identity. The study expands to include the stigma management strategies<br/>adopted by the Pashtun in order to avoid being stigmatized. Furthermore, it aims to<br/>outline recommendations to better the assimilation of ethnic identities in Pakistan. By<br/>using this study’s wide range of available sources of Pashtun oral views and grievances;<br/>this project will contribute to future research on similar topics. 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>305  / AHM 2018