Cultural Adjustment And Identity Crisis For Overseas Pakistanis In The West
Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a free Muslim country and the Muslims living here have their own according to the principles of Islam live life Therefore, there is a huge difference between the culture of Pakistan and the culture of western countries When these Pakistanis settle in Western countries, they see a huge cultural difference. Ministry According to the data of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development for 2019 to 2020, about 9 Millions of Pakistanis are living abroad. Overseas Pakistanis face many challenges in foreign countries.
Among which the most important challenge involves cultural adjustment and identity crisis. When Pakistanis go abroad for job or education, they face many problems, eg that language difference, financial problems and expenses, distance from home and especially facing a completely different culture. All of them The first of the problems is the difference of culture. Western countries like USA, UK, Canada, Australia etc. There are a large number of Pakistanis living in England. The largest number of Pakistanis are currently living in England with a number of 1.5 More than a million. In Canada this number is three lakh and in America this number is about seven lakh. Western culture.
It is completely opposite to the culture of Pakistan. Not only the language is different, but living, wearing, eating and drinking are all different
Something is different. The culture of Western countries is considered independent and moral values are completely different. What is considered forbidden in Pakistan is quite common here, there is no concept of halal and haram Because alcohol and pork are not taboo for western countries. That’s why when Pakistanis in these countries When they settle down, they have to make a lot of effort to eat halal food, buying everything thoughtfully
It is necessary that there is nothing forbidden, so the newly settled overseas Pakistanis should be aware of this new custom. It takes a while to happen and sometimes this change is a shock to isolation or loneliness It also causes a negative effect on their personality.
Racism And Islamophobia
Overseas Pakistanis face the new civilization where they face racism
happens. Whites have been racist since the beginning. Although awareness is coming with time but still generation Paganism is in their blood, that’s why they target Muslims from time to time. of 9/11 The situation like Islamophobia that has arisen after the attacks is also a big challenge for overseas Pakistanis Yes, Western media has a big hand behind this negative propaganda.
Identity Crisis
When the children of overseas Pakistanis enter puberty, it is quite difficult for this new generation It is proved that they can maintain their identity in a different country and a completely different culture. They The environment they grow up in has a profound effect on their personality and the environment they live in at home We see that it is completely different from that, which is the reason why the young generation suffers from an identity crisis. Overseas Pakistanis are facing all these problems with great courage and courage and they accept a western culture While doing this, they have not forgotten their moral values in the midst of this civilization and they are determined to be part of this new civilization
I will be able to create a distinct identity that will be positive and welcoming to everyone.
