Negotiating Identities: An Anthropological Journey in Azad Kashmir

In this session, we'll discus how anthropological aspects of identity are navigated in Azad Kashmir, and engage with a broader question of how individuals and communities navigate the political landscapes that shape their lives. This talk aims to inspire reflection, dialogue and a deeper understanding of the cultural and socio-political dynamics that are often overlooked in mainstream discourse.
About the Speaker:
Hailing from Hajira, Poonch AJK, Komal Raja is a Ph.D scholar in Social and Cultural Anthropology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Her dissertation focuses on "Negotiating Autonomy in Azad Kashmir: Politicization of Identity and Everyday Life." She writes prose in Urdu and poetry in Pahari.