Folklore
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Kurdish and Arab views on folklore and the cultural dimension of heritage
Yousif Ali Abdulrhman
This research, entitled (Arab and Kurdish views on heritage and folklore), is an attempt to clarify the Arab and Kurdish views that were mentioned on the terms heritage and folklore. As it is known, the Arab and Kurdish peoples possess a broad culture and there are points of convergence and sharing between them, especially in the field of heritage, and I touched on This study also aims to define the term heritage and explain its concept in general, Heritage is the cultural identity of nations, without which they would dwindle and disintegrate internally, and might culturally merge into one of the strong global cultural and civilizational currents. As for them, they exposed to this disintegration and are driven by a steady force towards the different global currents, and we can sense the reasons for that or some of them in the nature of heritage on the one hand, and in the way of benefiting from it on the other hand, in addition to listing opinions about folklore and its sources can be traced back to the nature of heritage, By heritage, we usually mean the intellectual and cultural legacy left behind by the ancestors of a people, Heritage may be written or preserved and passed down orally from generation to generation. This heritage reflects the image of a nation throughout its past eras. that we may become the generation that preserved, defended, and passed on heritage to future generations.
Volume 12 · Issue 5 · October 2025Disrespect in Kurdish Folkloric Lyric
Abdulrahman Abdulghafour Hasan Shingali, Baravan Waheed Hasan
Language and speech, in their most basic definitions, are considered tools for communication. This communication manifests on two levels: respect and appreciation on one hand, and disrespect and humiliation on the other. Each level is used in specific contexts and situations. Respect is shaped by factors such as environment, education level, and an individual's approach to social interactions. In contrast, disrespect encompasses swearing, cursing, and offensive language, both in speech and writing. It is influenced by various factors, including hopelessness, insult, and the insult of another’s character. Disrespect is commonly observed in daily speech, used by individuals across different social statuses for reasons such as mockery, character assassination, trivialization, and criticism. Literature and folklore—including stories, proverbs, music, riddles, and epigrams—are rich with expressions of disrespect. This phenomenon does not emerge out of nowhere but is rather a response to certain behaviors, events, and circumstances. People resort to disrespect to challenge or diminish others’ claims. Notably, disrespect is frequently observed in folklore and riddles due to their nature and characteristics. This research aims to examine the presence of disrespect in language, particularly in riddles, as riddles often stem from unmet hopes and desires, leading to expressions of disdain.