Hierarchies of Power and Prejudice; A Social Dominance Theory Analysis of The Subjugation of Hazara Community by The Taliban

Authors

  • Hadia Saleem BS Student of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
  • Haroon Azmat Tarar BS Student of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Social Dominance Theory, Hazaras, Afghanistan, Taliban, Power Dynamics, Historical Contextualization, Systematic Discrimination

Abstract

This research provides an in-depth analysis of the Taliban’s subjugation of the Hazara community in light of the Social Dominance Theory. The literature present on the prosecution is widely divided into binary opposite beliefs. One group claims the reason behind the subjugation to be geo-political factors. In contrast, the other group claims that the intersectionality of the Hazara community is the driving force behind the discrimination against them. This research adopts a unique approach through its claims made in the light of the Social Dominance Theory. This research claims that the subjugation of the Hazara community is the result of Psychological and institutional discrimination, the legitimization of myths, and the use of disproportionate force over many decades that led to the creation of current power dynamics in Afghanistan. The research specifically focuses on the Taliban’s subjugation of the Hazara community while carefully analyzing the factors mentioned above. In conclusion, the study states that the subjugation of the Hazara community is the result of multi-dimensional factors joining hands to result in the contemporary status quo of Afghanistan.

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2024-12-31

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Saleem, H., & Tarar, H. A. (2024). Hierarchies of Power and Prejudice; A Social Dominance Theory Analysis of The Subjugation of Hazara Community by The Taliban. Journal of Political Studies, 31(2), 35-47. https://jps.pu.edu.pk/6/article/view/1345

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