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Arabtinos

This study delves into the unique fusion of Arab and Hispanic cultures in the United States, examining the inclusion of Ethnic Arab/Hispanics and those in Arab/Hispanic relationships. Through literature review, fieldwork, and interviews, the research aims to understand the blending patterns of these two diverse cultures, highlighting cultural, linguistic, and social aspects. The project also explores identity issues, discrimination levels, and educational challenges faced by this hybrid community. By analyzing data and finding patterns, the study aims to produce academic papers and potentially a documentary for wider public awareness.

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Arabtinos

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  1. Arabtinos A LOOK INTO THE HYBRID ARAB AND HISPANIC CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES Danyel Rios Advisor: Dr Ann Jordan

  2. Arabtinos • Relatively new term • The Daily Show With John Stewart • Hispanic and Arab • Both cultural and linguistic terms • Who is included? • Ethnic Arab/Hispanics • People involved in a Arab/Hispanic relationship • Who is not included? • Hispanic Muslim Converts

  3. Not racial • Not religious • They are from 42 different countries

  4. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUES • Initial • Understand customs and traditions of the separate cultures respectively. • How the two cultures blend together? • Patterns • Social/Cultural • Linguistic

  5. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUESLiterature • Arab Culture, Hispanic Culture, and Multi-Racial/Ethnic issues. • ¡Punto Final! Understanding Other’s Culture Antonio Medina-Rivera 2003 • “Folklorization” • “Look at yourself…Try to understand your culture first” • “Understand the differences” • “Participate in the other culture” • “Evaluate your interactions” • “Celebrate with the ‘other’” • Latino Attitudes and Actualities: As reported by the Pew Hispanic Center Frank DiMaria 2004 • Identity • Various issues with family closeness • Statistics on different levels of discrimination • Educational issues

  6. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUESLiterature • Some Younger U.S. Arabs Reassert Ethnicity Lynette Clemeston 2004 • Arabs have no official ethnic classification • In the 2000 census Arab Americans were counted only by race. The Arabs of Honduras Larry Luxner • Over seven million Arabs in Latin America and the Caribbean • The biggest communities in Brazil (1.5 million) and Argentina (1 million). • Prominent leaders of Arab descent include two former Ecuadoran presidents, the present prime minister of Belize, and the minister of education of El Salvador. • In Mexico City, the Centra Cultural Islámico de México is both a mosque and a translation center

  7. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUES cont. • Fieldwork • Methodology • Participant Observation • Open ended/Semi-Structured Interview • Overall Qualitative • Interview various Arabtino families • The initial couple (if possible) • The children of Arab/Hispanic background

  8. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUES • Examples of questions • Mixed Background • Tell me about your background. • What is it like? • Tell me about your family. • Parents • Siblings • Extended Family • Relationship • Tell me about your background. • When did you meet X… • What is it like being in this relationship? • Religion • Education • Family

  9. RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUES cont. TO DATE: • Contacting various Arab and Hispanic orgs. • Explain what thesis is about • Ask for potential contacts for interviews. • Contacts through UNT faculty mailing lists • Contacts through word of mouth

  10. Finalization • Final • Analyze Data • Find Patterns • How do the cultures mix? • Outcomes • Academic paper for possible publication. • Article for popular press • Use the words and experiences of my subjects to eventually make a documentary for the general public.

  11. Famous Arabtinos Shakira Emilio Estefan Jim Avila Salma Hayek

  12. Contact info • Arabhispanicresearch@yahoo.com

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