As we saw in The Kite Runner, the Soviet invasion of 1978 caused severe problems in Afghanistan. One major issue was that after this coup, the status quo in the country could not effectively be moderated by a strong central government. Instead, what has arisen since then are mini-states within a state that have made it easy for foreign occupation. Foreign occupiers have often used a ‘divide and conquer’ strategy rather than taking on the central government. As external players strengthened relationships with regional leaders, the central government significantly weakened, thus creating an anarchic situation in Afghanistan and an opening for human rights abuse.
Brainstorm a list of at least 10-15 human rights that everyone should have.
It was mentioned in The Kite Runner that the Taliban banned music, movies, TV, card playing, singing, dancing, boxing, kite-flying, education for girls and much more. To use Baba’s terminology, what basic human rights do you believe the Taliban stole from Afghan citizens?
- Would you say that any of the challenges in Handout 3.1 directly affected any of the characters of the film? If so, how?
- Respond to at least one class member's post. Please include your reaction to ANY portion of the movie we watched yesterday. (at least 100 words)
Response should be thorough and thoughtful.
1) Water. Speech. Religion. Attire. Housing. Language. Food. Medical. Education. Jobs. Driving.
ReplyDelete2) The basic human rights I think the Taliban stole from Afghan Citizens are: housing, attire(womens), medical, sports/ festivals /arts, etc.
3) I think the challenges explained in the handout directly relate to the characters because they are no longer able to live where they choose (Amir and his father have to leave & Hassan is later killed for not leaving their home), medical care is near non existent, people no longer have their jobs and are fleeing the country, and there is certainly no ethnic harmony.
I completely agree with phoebes answers. The rights that the Taliban took away from the people were very similar to what i wrote. My reaction to the part of the movie we watched yesterday is that it made me feel sad about how those people had to live. They really had no freedoms. Like when that little kid got raped in the butt...that was so sad. The raper said that the boy "Had to be punished" but for what?!? He should be able to do what he wants. Not be under control of some group of crazies called the Taliban! That sexual abuse done onto that kid is just a glimpse of how harsh of a life it was for these people.
Delete1) Food, water, medical care, clothes, language, house, sports, equal opportunity, lifestyle
ReplyDelete2)The Taliban has taken just about everything from the Afghan people. They did that because they could.
3) All the challenges on the handout have affected each character in a different way. Amir and his father had to leave their home to a safer place. Hassan returned to Amir's house to watch over it and he ended up dying because he didn't leave when he was told to by the Taliban
I really like your responses to these questions; they are very similar to mine. I also agree that people should have the freedom to their language, homes, etc. I thought it was clever how you stated "equal opportunity". It is very true and sad that the Taliban took everything from the Afghans just because they could. It is simply inhumane and sickening to know people out there are like that. My answers are near identical to Tanners in #3. I think we all have similar views and outlooks about this film and what is taking place during it.
Delete1)All humans should have the right to Clean water, free religion, food, an education, clothes, speech, the right to medical help if needed, family, emloyment, and equal oppurtunity.
ReplyDelete2)The taliban stole the right of freedom of speech, freedom of having fun, wearing what you want, and being able to live in whatever kind of house you want.
3)I think the problems addressed in the handout almost directly relate to the characters because they are not allowed to live where they want, and do what they want anymore. They are under control of the Taliban.
Good point with stating the fact that the taliban stole their right of freedom of speech and wearing with they want. Although they didn't really show it in the movie, The articles that we read stated that the women were viled.
DeleteI agree with the fact that you started by saying that the Taliban took away the rights of the Afghan people. It is not fair to the people that they are being controlled by these people and the punishments are so unfair. Children should have the right as a child to enjoy their lives, not be controlled by some people just because they get enjoyment out of it. It would be so weird to have to experience something like that country because you would not know what to expect. If I were to go a country like that I would be killed instantly by breaking the laws that they have people follow.
Delete1. Food, Shelter, Religion, Language, Education, Medical Assistance, Life Decisions, Speak out against Government, Right to own a Gun, Living Conditions.
ReplyDelete2. The Taliban took away all basic freedoms. They took away the right of individuality, the freedom of speech, they're censored with learning, and they're forcing a religion practice.
3. I believe the article and the movie relate because they are controlled in both pieces and are forced into beliefs and actions that they did not wish to come upon them. They're all forced to live a certain way.
I like the fact that you said medical assistance and speak out against the government were right that we now have.
Deletewhen it comes to the movie however, I hate the fact that Hassan was killed for once again standing up for what he believes in. I also just don't get why Amir wont do the right thing. For Example, he ran away and didn't even try to help Hassan fight when those boys rapped him. The question that I am asking myself now it what going to happen to Hassan's son, and will Amir get him and take him back home with him seeing that him and his wife can't have kids.
Delete1. Rights to freedom of speech, carry a gun, religion, education, independence, making our own decisions, marry who we want, equality, vote, and
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2. Taliban stole their right to wear what they want, and their right to make their own life decisions.
3. They affect Amir and father because they had to move away and get jobs at the gas station. And Hassan ended up being killed because they thought that he wouldn't be wealthy enough to own the house that the guy left from in charge of.
I agree.
DeleteI agree with your opinion. They were forced to be died, they have no choice to enjoy their lives; especially children and women. Girls are not allowed to go to school; women have to cover her body and they don’t have choice to choose what they want to wear. They have to stay at home and serve their husbands like servants. The kids don’t have freedom anymore; they are no longer allowed to fly kite which is popular game. Children under Taliban’s control have to do whatever he wants and they even have to cut their legs for selling.
DeleteI agree with everything except the reasoning on Hassan death. What I got out of the movie was that they thought he was stealing from the house because they knew who lived there and noticed they wasn't there and told Hassan when they come back the next day if he's there they would kill him.
Delete1.Freedom of speech, education, religion,vote,culture,language,smoke, to carry a gun, gay marriage.
ReplyDelete2. Taliban stole their way of life there culture. How thy live their daily life's.
3. They had to move away from their home.
Everything you are saying is right and it's to think how spoiled America is but unfortunately places like Afghanistan had to deal with times like that.
DeleteI agree with Tommy because Tailban did take their life away and didnt let them have fun. The Taliban did make them move away from their homes.
Delete1. Life, marriage, speech, equality, religion, lifestyle, vote, shelter, education, food, water...
ReplyDelete2. Taliban stole the right to be human, their equality, and right to be and do what they want.
3. The article and movie relate because they just like in the movie they are not allowed to live how they expected to or wanted to. They were forced to die, move from their homes, or live under strict laws.
1. Life, Freedom of speech, freedom of press, happiness, love, education, nourishment, religion, equality, concealed weapon.
ReplyDelete2. The Taliban stole the right to life of many, took family's happiness, and did not stand by equal standards of living.
3. The movie and article relate because they both deny people the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Everything said in this response is very accurate. I especially agree with the second question that you answered. The Taliban truly did steal the right to life for many of the citizens in the region. Their whole lives were controlled by a higher power and they were basically considered as prisoners of the taliban.
Delete1. To own a weapon, food, water, religion, home, language, medical care, education, clothes, speech.
ReplyDelete2.The Taliban stole their right of living, having fun with others and being with family.
3. In the movie and the article are related by both had to move other and live somewhere else.
I agree that their right to live was completely taken away. Every small choice was based on the Taliban’s new laws. My reaction to the movie was surprising. I didn’t realize that the communists had invaded Afghanistan at one point. Something that left me questioning the movie was the fact that Hassan left with his father. Even though Amir’s dad forgave him for stealing the watch and begged for him to stay. This in particular left me wondering if they left because they knew the communists were coming or if the dad felt shame in the son stealing the watch.
DeleteI agree that their right to live was completely taken away. Every small choice was based on the Taliban’s new laws. My reaction to the movie was surprising. I didn’t realize that the communists had invaded Afghanistan at one point. Something that left me questioning the movie was the fact that Hassan left with his father. Even though Amir’s dad forgave him for stealing the watch and begged for him to stay. This in particular left me wondering if they left because they knew the communists were coming or if the dad felt shame in the son stealing the watch.
DeleteI agree these rights are all very important to have. And that the Taliban did take away the people's right of living and having fun. I do not understand why the Taliban would take away rights that are so important and rights that allow the children to have fun. I also thought that the articles were related because with the Taliban rule Amir and his dad were forced to leave the country and flee to America.
Delete1. Life, own decisions, speech, education, religion, voting rights, happiness, housing, medicine, food.
ReplyDelete2. The Taliban stole the citizen’s whole life away. Every decision they made had to be okay with the Taliban’s new laws and regulations. Their choices, words, and beliefs were to respect what the Taliban had ordered. This affects all their human rights.
3. I believe the examples directly affected the characters in the film. Mainly the central government is broken. The whole system doesn’t work therefore conflict and issues arise. When Amir was a boy this directly affected him when the Communists invaded and this forced him and his dad to leave the country. If the security was strict and the government was well structured then maybe they would have stayed and lived in their home.
I agree with the own decision for human rights. Although these citizens make their own decisions, each and everyday they are getting brainwashed. Each day gets more difficult for them and soon the decisions they are making are not even their own.
Delete1) Rights that everyone should have: Food, shelter, education, free to give speech, religion, language, attire, equality, vote, water, marriage, entertainment,…
ReplyDelete2) Taliban stole many basics rights of human. He doesn’t allow them to be themselves; no freedom for everyone, women are not allowed to go to school and gain knowledge.
3) I think all challenges in the handout all relate to the character of the film. Amir and his wealthy father has to leave their house for safer place and eventually, they have to work at gas station. Hassan was killed because he denied to leave Amir’s house. Children has to sell the legs for money
(1). None of these rights should be taken from the citizens. They should have the rights and freedoms that they deserve. Some of these rights should include the freedom to have girls receive and education, freedom of speech, marriage, equality, freedom of religion, freedom to play or have fun, freedoms to feel safe and not like prisoners, The freedom to be taken care of if in need of help medically or financially.
ReplyDelete(2). The Taliban stole basic human rights such as living standards or the right to live wealth-fully, rights such as the ability to own any valuables. The Taliban took the freedoms to be able to practice certain religions, also ideas such as playing or having fun. Kite-flying was no longer aloud.
(3). Yes there were some challenges that did affect the characters of the film. For example there was no way you could fly kites anywhere and this was Amir's life when he was young. This directly impacted him.
Yeah I totally agree with where you going with your argument. It was very unfair for how the people were treated after they were taken over by the Taliban. The Rules made everything seem so unfair and just so dictatorship like. As you explained with your example in number one things just were not right for the people in Afghanistan. This just totally explains the way that peoples lives were basically just taken away from them with all the rules and restrictions made by the Taliban.
Delete1. Everyone should be free and equal, no one should discriminate, every person deserves life, there should be no slavery, no one should be tortured, everyone should have a right to a trial, right to a religion, right to say what you want, right to think what you want, and the right to an education.
ReplyDelete2. They basically took away all of the citizens rights of entertainment. Since the Taliban took all of these things away, they now cannot have much fun at all and can only do what the Taliban says.
3. The movie and the article are similar because it shows how Afghan peoples lives are far more different from ours and how they are forced to die.
1)Food, water, shelter, education, free speech, language, equality, vote, marriage, religion.
ReplyDelete2)The Taliban stole many human rights from the people. For example they took many people food and supplies, and they even took some houses. Whether it was through bombing or just kicking the people out, when these people lost their houses, they lose many more rights.
3) I think the challenges in the handout relate to the character of the film because Amir had to leave his house for safer place and never lived the same life style. Hassan was killed because he didn't leave Amir’s house so the road for these people were not easy.
1)Food, water, education, speech, vote, marriage, religion, language, equality, political group.
ReplyDelete2)I believe that the Taliban took very many human rights from the Afghan people which was very unfair. But as an example the Taliban took away the right of individuality from all the people they did this so that it was easier to control the entire country.
3)I do believe that there are challenges in the handout that do effect people or characters in this movies such as the women who was publicly stoned which was most likely for being found guilty of Adultery. After the Taliban came in and took over there were new rules made where there could be noise made.
Question one is exactly what I had said. In the other two questions I agree with you in that the culture in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban had arrived is that it has stolen women rights and still treats them as if they are nothing
Delete1. Everyone should have the freedom of speech and religion, equal rights ,the right to vote, food , water , and shelter.
ReplyDelete2. The Taliban took human rights especially for women. They took away just about all forms of entertainment like kite flying.
3. The article and the movie relate very closely. Amir and his father were forced to leave to save their lives because out of those who stayed many were killed.