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Bakhtyarior Bakhtiyari or BakhtiariAny member of a community of nomadic pastoral tent dwellers of western Iran. They speak a dialect of Luri (a language related to Modern Persian) and are mostly Shi'ite Muslims. Their two tribal groups are the Chahar Lang and Haft Lang; the position of leader of all the Bakhtyari alternates every two years between the chiefs of the two tribal groups. Many chiefs have been influential in national public affairs and have held office. Bakhtyari women are normally better-educated and freer than other Muslim women in Iran. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The case of the Bakhtiyari family in particular illustrates the enduring effects of an uncertain present and future, and also the tug-of-war between politicians and activists. Disappointingly, in the chapter on the Bakhtiyari family, Corlett does little to clear up the mystery of whether the family were, as Amanda Vanstone insisted, Pakistanis and not genuine Afghanis. A sub-plot is Ellis's relationship with the Bakhtiyari family (alternatively Afghan or Pakistani, depending on who to believe) and other refugees in Australian detention camps. |
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