Author Archives: Sadaf Delawar

Research Post 3- The “Bachaposh” of Afghanistan

This is a documentary that looks at the “bachaposh” phenomena in Afghanistan. Various girls’ lives are depicted in this 26 minute clip of why these young girls dress as boys. Families need these girls to dress as boys because of … Continue reading

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Sadaf and Sarah Cafe Discussion 3- Benjamin’s Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Sadaf and Sarah After having done our recent papers, Sarah and I have come together to discuss the Walter Benjamin reading once more just because it was such an interesting topic, and one that we both felt we understood better. … Continue reading

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Research Post 2- Structuralism in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is not the only society or culture that has women dressing like men. By looking at countries like the United States, Canada, Denmark, and any other western country it is apparent that women dress like men as well. However, … Continue reading

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Sadaf and Sarah Cafe Discussion 2- Yoruba Taxi Driver

Sadaf and Sarah The Worlds of the Yoruba Taxi Driver, was one of the liveliest discussions that we have had both in class and afterwards. Sarah and I recently to further discuss the reading. Sarah: She referred to her personal … Continue reading

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Research Blog 1 – Sadaf Delawar

Research 302 blog posts   The research that I will be conducting is about the rise and fall of the “bachaposh” or the boy dressers of Afghanistan. My positionality as an Afghan woman that has grown up in the United … Continue reading

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Sadaf and Sarah Cafe Discussion 1- The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction

Sadaf Delawar and Sarah Phillips Benjamin’s article, “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction” discusses the way in which art is produced and reproduced. In analysing Benjamin’s article, question 8, specifically is one that my group focused … Continue reading

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