Biradari Politics in Punjab: A Case Study of District Jhang

Abstract

Throughout history, kinship (Baradarism) links have been essential to human social, economic, and political life. From the early phases of political advancement from coping with the typical and straightforward state of affairs to the sophisticated systems of governance used today in this age of globalism, the foundation of community and the state reflect much to this unifying force. Although familial politics are prevalent in tribal societies worldwide, these relationships continue to be crucial to the establishment of civil governments, particularly in developing nations like Pakistan, Indonesia, and the majority of African states. These connections were especially strengthened by non-democratic forces, such as military regimes, in order to reduce the influence of political parties in Pakistani politics. The aim of this study is to examine how Baradarism functions in the politics of district Jhung, Pakistan. The assessment and proof show that the Baradary technique has been one of the primary drivers shaping the democratic process since Pakistan's founding and that biradaries' politics keep playing an important function in Jhung's economic and political affairs. One cannot think of the politics of Jhung if there is no Baradary politics. This research paper aims to bring out the role of brothery in the politics of Jhung generally and in district Jhung especially. Therefore, it is to find out in a detail and well-research manner. The research paper follows the qualitative approach along with the secondary data which has been collected from various resources such as research paper, articles in newspaper and other sources. In addition to this, the theory of Structural-functionalism is applied where it focuses on the roles and functions of social institutions like biradaries in retaining stability in the society, mobilizing resources, resolving conflicts and social order.