A Cultural Aspect - Basseri of Iran

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A Cultural Aspect - Basseri of Iran

Purpose of Paper

The rationale of the following research paper is to influx knowledge out of the culture of Basseri of Iran. The basic aim of the paper is that it will provide with information and understanding of the Basseri of Iran, demonstrating its cultural attributes.

The initial part of the document covers the introduction to Basseri of Iran in respect to its culture and their approach towards the subsistence. Moreover, in the continuation of the subject, the resources will be highlighted, as the society of Basseri is the nomadic parodists and migrates frequently, which allows them to take advantage of seasoning graze resources.

The primary source for the Basseri people is the livestock, which they use as subsistence. The next subsequent part of the research on the Basseri culture involves covering three aspects, which are mainly the contributory aspects of Basseri's culture, which commonly include Beliefs, Kinship, and the Socio Political Organization operating in the Basseri of Iran. This has been cited in detail. The details presented in the paper are lastly ended with the conclusion that provides a thought process to the overall substantials.

Following is the Outline: 'Basseri of Iran'

Abstract

Introduction

Basseri of Iran - Culture

Mode of Subsistence

Three Aspects of culture

Beliefs and Values

Evil Eyes and Envy

Religion

Marriage

Anticipatory Inheritance

Other Beliefs

Kinship and Socio Political Organization

Conclusion

A Cultural Aspect - Basseri of Iran

Introduction

The culture of the Basseri of Iran is represented by the community living in the Southern area of Iran and is commonly known due to their traditional rural practices. The pastureland of the Southern Iran is considered to be used more effectively by the Basseri's, as there are almost 16000 people Basseri people that represent the community and the land in the Southern area. The Basseri tribe has a firm situation in the political domain as they have strong and unique characteristic background that holds the community. The common language that is used in the area is Farsi, however, majority of people know Basseri dialect.

Iran is a diverse country inhabited by people of different faiths and ethnicity, cemented with Persian culture. The majority of the population speaks the Persian language, which is also the official language of the country, as well as other languages ??and dialects used in some parts of Iran, such as the dialect of Basseri in the Southern area of Iran.

Religion in Basseri of Iran is dominated by Shiite Muslims declaring the twelve Imams, which is the official state religion practiced by about 90% to 95% of Iran. However, from 4% to 8% of Iranians belong to the Sunni branch of Islam and are mostly Sunni Baluchis and Kurds living in Iran. Jews and Christians are non-Muslim religious minorities that are present in Basseri.

Basseri's are the Persian nomadic population living in southwestern Iran, which is considered as the far province (Bradburd, 1996). Trade and Agriculture is amongst the most basic and essential attribute that represent the Basseri's of Iran as they rely on seasonal pasture. The main ...