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Arab Cultures in SW Asia

Arab Cultures in SW Asia. Facing Change. Traditions are being challenged by modern life –technology, new social rules, western influence Bedouin lifestyle (camels, herding, desert travel) dying out but Saudi Arabia holds traditions Traditional dress meeting t-shirts and sneakers.

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Arab Cultures in SW Asia

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  1. Arab Cultures in SW Asia

  2. Facing Change • Traditions are being challenged by modern life –technology, new social rules, western influence • Bedouin lifestyle (camels, herding, desert travel) dying out but Saudi Arabia holds traditions • Traditional dress meeting t-shirts and sneakers

  3. Islamic Revival • Many against modernization (western influence) • Blame the west for poverty and everything else wrong in the world • Islamists want to go back to strict traditions and base governments on Islam • Women’s role is big question • Only current country run by Islamists is Iran

  4. Arab Traditions • Heaven is described with water, food and shade • Share food and hospitality for 3 days • Welcome feasts—sit on floor, no utensils, use right hand, huge group plate to share • Women prepare food and sit/eat separately from the men

  5. Traditions cont. • Loyalty and honor very important • Family before individual • Patriarchal—oldest man in charge • Men and women do not socialize in public • Some men have multiple wives – Islam allows

  6. Arab Dress/Fashion • Loose fitting robes with light colors to reflect heat • Saudi Arabia, Jordan and other countries have distinct head coverings

  7. Fashion cont. • Different rules for women depending on the country • Burqas cover entire body • Henna tattoos and artwork

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