The Negative Aspects of Kurdish Proverbs from the Perspective of Social Criticism.

Abstract

Oral literature (Orature), as part of the Kurdish nation’s culture, is one of the  crucial elements that contributes significantly to preserving Kurdish identity. It can be observed as a unique and distinctive characteristic in both cultural and ethnic terms, since the oral literature of any society or nation is considered a core component of that nation's culture and has its own distinctive features. Kurdish proverbs, as folklore products and part of our heritage, represent the intellectual product of profound insights and cultural observations accumulated over many generations. Having emerged from the heart of Kurdish society to serve it, they are closely tied to its cultural topics, customs, and traditions.

This research paper, titled  (The Negative Aspects of Kurdish Proverbs from the Perspective of Social Criticism) consists of two sections. In the first section, the proverbs, their content, features and specific characteristics are discussed. The second section uses a social critique approach to examine the negative aspects of selected Kurdish proverbs. This article aims to present a critical perspective of a  collection of cultural, social, and traditional topics and to highlight the aspect of individual awareness in Kurdish proverbs. Furthermore, it aims to answer how  certain Kurdish proverbs may negatively influence Kurdish individuals’ awareness.

The limit of this paper is a section on proverbs.

Importance of the research: Based on sources related to folklore, proverbs, culture, traditions and consciousness, this research presents how some Kurdish proverbs have a negative impact on individual consciousness.

This research is a descriptive-critical research, based on the method of social criticism.