Social science research and field work in Afghanistan
Rafiq Ullah KakarOpinion Research Center of Afghanistan (ORCA), Afghanistan
Introduction
Afghanistan has faced continuous conflict, occupation and civil war since 1979. The resulting violence and aftermath of the conflict have deeply affected the socio-political dynamics of the country. This paper tries to understand the meaning and nature of that everyday violence, investigate dangers in field work and put forth real life examples of courage and creativity in the field and explore how that can be a symbol of hope for a better future in this war weary country.
The human cost...