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French Impact On Algerian Culture

French Impact On Algerian Culture. Introductory. Traditional Culture Impact Gender Language Identity Education In Novel. Traditional Culture. Honor Family is most important unit of Algerian society

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French Impact On Algerian Culture

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  1. French Impact On Algerian Culture

  2. Introductory • Traditional Culture • Impact • Gender • Language • Identity • Education • In Novel

  3. Traditional Culture • Honor • Family is most important unit of Algerian society • Algerians view family honor as highest priority; if one person is shamed, family is shamed • Religion • 99% Islamic; 1% Christian and Jewish • Religion governs personal, political, and social life • Ties with Family honor

  4. Impacts • Gender • Women • French wanted to “De-veil” Algerian Women • Women were inferior; not as important • Men • Men were defiant; French violated traditions of Algerians • Language • Algeria • Main language is Arabic, but many different dialects • Only 20% of all of Algeria can speak French

  5. Impacts cont. • Identity • France tried to civilize Algeria; Educated Algerians= Berbers(European influenced);In order to be an Algerian citizen w/ French rights, Algerians had to give up their Muslim identity • Education • Originally, education for reading the Quran; with time, education turned into learning French culture(i.e. University of Algiers)

  6. “The Stranger” • Raymond insulted family of his mistress; Arabs wanted to avenge their sister Family Honor; Arabs represent the general hatred towards Europeans; University of Algiers represents the increased French influence

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