Title

Kabul: City as a Crucible for Social Reform

Creator

Papadopoulou, Eleni

Abstract

My creative project presents the city of Kabul in Afghanistan, showcasing the ways that diverse sociopolitical dynamic clash, but also converge, and together shape the city’s evolution over time. Despite being often overshadowed by narratives of solely conflict or only glory, my project aims to shed light on Kabul emerging as a crucible for social reform, reflecting resilience amongst turmoil, as well as sparks of agency, freedom, and democratic expression within a dystopic city of control, restrictions, and human right abolitions. The city is a result of the complex web of ever-changing urban culture and intricate relationships between multiple layers.

Keywords

kabul

social reform

urban dynamics

Subject

interdisciplinary

Date Available

June 11, 2024

Course

HHU/HSS 2210 Between Reality and Imagination: Constructions of Modern Cityscapes

Course Offering Term

Spring Semester 2024

Instructor

Giannakopoulou, Georgia

Session

Honors Creative Projects

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2024 | 8th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium