Between Iraq and a Hard Place

Sherma and Shame in Iraqi Kurdistan


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Hannah and Colleen chat about several key terms in Kurdish language and culture: sherma, aiba, and haram. All have meanings that connect to honor, shame, and what is allowable and what is forbidden. Cultural expectations and norms are part of what can be a challenge for a westerner. This podcast explores their shades of meaning and how we perceived them as we lived in the region.
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Between Iraq and a Hard PlaceBy Servant Group International

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