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continues to exist, if not at the village level, then at the level of communities and society as a whole. The basis of it is staggering in complexity kinship system, penetrating all spheres of Pakistani life. Perhaps the most wonderful term, reflecting outlandish mixture of democracy, tradition and hierarchy in the tribal South Asian systems is a term with which you are applying to a person occupying a position that can help or hurt you, for protection or assistance "Bhay- sahib "-" Brother, Lord.

" generic communication system is crucial in determining the causes of the weakness of the Pakistani state and, at the same time, his amazing resilience and survivability. Since psevdofeodalnye elites rely to maintain their power, not only the wealth, but also to the clan, to the intertwined system of kinship, that relationship plays a major role in stability and dominance of latifundia clans and city bosses. Kinship, to a certain extent, urges the propertied classes be held responsible for what happens, and softens, albeit limited, class rule.


That kinship networks are the main reason why Pakistan is very low rating of inequality, and close relatives - the main anti-revolutionary force, whether it be social revolution or Islamic Revolution. The importance of tribal relations has its roots in a sense (which, depending on the specific circumstances and the degree of relationship can be very strong or very weak) collective solidarity for the sake of a common goal or protection. This feeling is due not only to the pursuit of immediate material benefit, but strong collective sense of honor and prestige (Izzat) or shame.


The sense of collective honor among the kind expressed most dramatically in the prevention or punishment of any sexual misconduct by women of the clan, but it also works to improve the economic power or prestige of the group. This cultural system is so strong that it can cause the father to kill his beloved daughter - not only a love story or a pregnancy out of wedlock, but even for the fact that she had married without the permission of the scope of this related network. It is unlikely that a strong social system exists in the world than this.