3/6/14-Middle Eastern Culture

Question 1

Middle Eastern: What is the approximate size of the Middle East?

Answer 1

the size of the U.S.

Question 2

Middle Eastern: What is the largest population group in the Middle East?

Answer 2

Arabs

Question 3

Middle Eastern: What religion are the majority of the Middle Easterners?

Answer 3

Muslim

Question 4

Middle Eastern: What percentage of Arabic speakers in the Middle east are Muslim?

Answer 4

95%

Question 5

Middle Eastern: In the Kamalipur survey, what terms did Americans use to negatively stereotype Middle Easterners?

Answer 5

• oil
• mean people
• dark skin
• terrorism

Question 6

Middle Eastern: What was the median household income for all of the U.S. in comparison to Arab households?

Answer 6

U.S=$51,914

Arab=$56,433

Question 7

Middle Eastern: In 2006-2010 (in the U.S.) what percentage of households had married couples, what percentage of Arab households had married couples?

Answer 7

U.S.=49.6%

Arab=55.7%

Question 8

Middle Eastern: What is the world’s sixth most common language?

Answer 8

Arabic

Question 9

Middle Eastern: What are some other common languages in the middle east?

Answer 9

Kurdish, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu

Question 10

Middle Eastern: What language has many spoken dialects

Answer 10

Arabic

Question 11

Middle Eastern: What is the language of the Koran?

Answer 11

Classical Arabic

Question 12

Middle Eastern: What is the Koran considered to be?

Answer 12

the ultimate book of style and grammar for Arabs

Question 13

Middle Eastern: What language do Muslims use in their daily prayers?

Answer 13

Arabic

Question 14

Middle Eastern: How many letters are in the Arabic alphabet?

Answer 14

29

Question 15

Middle Eastern: How are Arabic and Farsi written?

Answer 15

From right to left

Question 16

Middle Eastern: In many Arabic countries what is linked to a large number of childhood disorders?

Answer 16

family intermarriage

Question 17

Middle Eastern: How does an Arabic family feel when their child is disabled?

Answer 17

Mother feels shame and guilt

father views as defeat

blemish on family’s pride

Question 18

Middle Eastern: What are some reactions some Arabic families have when they have a disabled child?

Answer 18

abandonment
overprotection
denial
isolation

Question 19

Middle Eastern: Who may not be seen by male doctors in Arabic countries?

Answer 19

Women

Question 20

Middle Eastern: In some countries such as Afghanistan, how may disabled child be considered?

Answer 20

helpless

because of this some may not go to school or obtain jobs (even men)

Question 21

Middle Eastern: In Arabic countries, what may families do in terms caring for their disabled family member?

Answer 21

they stay home and take care of their disabled family member, and rarely let them make decisions

Question 22

Middle Eastern: T/F

In many Arabic countries the disabled have equal rights as everybody else

Answer 22

FALSE!!!!

disabled have limited rights!!!!

Question 23

Middle Eastern: What did Sharifzadeh 2011 find in terms of children who were disabled in the Middle East?

Answer 23

• Major social isolation if children are severely disabled
• Children don’t get taken out publicly or mentioned in conversations
• Child only sees mother, and maybe 1-2 other female relatives

Question 24

Middle Eastern: For contrasting values and beliefs, In the Middle East children are brought up to live interdependly, how are Mainstream U.S. children raise to be?

Answer 24

independent

Question 25

Middle Eastern: In Mainstream U.S. we are defined by our individual achievement, how do Middle Easterners Identify themselves?

Answer 25

Identity defined by family achievement

Question 26

Middle Eastern: In Mainstream U.S. mothers are willing for children to be hugged, picked up, how do Middle Easterners identify themselves?

Answer 26

Mothers more reluctant to be affectionate

Question 27

Middle Eastern: In Mainstream U.S. is more flexible about time line for sleeping, eating, toilet training, how do Middle Easterners identify themselves?

Answer 27

More regulated time schedule

Question 28

Middle Eastern: In the Middle East, there is less freedom for independent exploration, how does mainstream identify themselves?

Answer 28

More freedom for exploration

Question 29

Middle Eastern: In Mainstream U.S. children make more independent decisions; choices, how do Middle Easterners identify themselves?

Answer 29

Children not permitted to make independent decisions

Question 30

Middle Eastern: In Mainstream U.S. respect: youth, physical fitness, intelligence, how do Middle Easterners identify themselves?

Answer 30

Respect old age, wisdom, spiritual maturity

Question 31

Middle Eastern: t/f Family is primary focus of loyalty?

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Middle Eastern: t/f Arranged marriages are not common

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Middle Eastern: t/f There may be intermarriage in some areas

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Middle Eastern: t/f there is polygamy in some countries like Iran

Answer 34

True

Question 35

Middle Eastern: t/f Matriarchal; mother is head of household

Answer 35

False- Patriarchal; father is head of the household

Question 36

Middle Eastern: t/f Women submit to and serve husbands

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Middle Eastern: t/f Male children preferred over female children**

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Middle Eastern: t/f Girls are encouraged to think of themselves as superior to boys

Answer 38

False. Boys are encouraged to think of themselves as superior to girls

Question 39

Middle Eastern: t/f Girls may stop education after elementary; boys are expected to excel

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Middle Eastern: What did Sharifzadeh 2011 say about fathers and children?

Answer 40

Fathers have very little responsibility for infants and young children

Question 41

Middle Eastern: What are the conservative countries: ON EXAM

Answer 41

Iran Syria Saudi Arabia

Question 42

Middle Eastern: What are the liberal countries? ON EXAM

Answer 42

Turkey Lebanon Pakistan

Question 43

Middle Eastern: What is Sheriat?

Answer 43

Legal system based on Koran

Question 44

Middle Eastern: t/f Hospitality is a very high priority

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Middle Eastern: Is it ok to shake with the left hand?

Answer 45

No, it is considered unclean

Question 46

Middle Eastern: In some areas women must...?

Answer 46

be covered from head to toe in public They also cannot leave home or speak with strangers without their husband's permission

Question 47

Middle Eastern: What are some communication styles of Middle Easterners?

Answer 47

Men and women may not make eye contact even socialize together in public Speaking loudly is acceptable Arabs try to speak eloquently and creatively a communication disorder has very negative consequences Poets held in very high esteem in Arab societies People stand close during conversations It's acceptable to tune out during conversations

Question 48

Middle Eastern: What are some facts about education and literacy for Middle Easterners?

Answer 48

Many U.S. Arabs are highly educated More than 40% have a Bachelor's degree or higher compared with 24% of the general population Literacy rates vary widely among Arab nations

Question 49

Middle Eastern: Who would literacy not be as high of a priority for?

Answer 49

Women and girls

Question 50

Middle Eastern: Are co-ed schools common?

Answer 50

No, co-ed schools are very uncommon in many middle eastern countries

Question 51

Middle Eastern: t/f Middle Eastern parents are comfortable with the freedom that girls are allows in the U.S.?

Answer 51

False

Question 52

Middle Eastern: What are the implications for SLPs?

Answer 52

There are approximately 100 Arab SLPs worldwide Families may be uncomfortable receiving outside assistance In therapy, it’s appropriate and positive to use stories or conversations that report the sayings or actions of Mohammed Show respect; dress formally, sit w/ good posture** Children may develop self-help skills later Female professionals should not shake hands w/ male family members Arabs have great respect for education; try to let them know your credentials Arabs may be late for or not keep appointments Speak to father first** Case history--fathers might not tolerate being questioned by a female interviewer Male family member may make tx decisions, but mother will be responsible for carrying them out Shame, denial about children’s disabilities are common Follow up with families--they may outwardly agree to carry out recommendations, but not do it--they believe disagreeing is rude** Remember that the term “Middle East” may be viewed as ethnocentric. Try to refer to families according to their countries of origin.

Question 53

Middle Eastern: What did a former student share with Dr. R regarding her gymnastic student who had autism?

Answer 53

She taught gymnastics locally; a Middle Eastern mom would drop off her autistic children for lessons The mom was so embarrassed to be associated with the son that she waited in the car

Question 54

Middle Eastern: What did former student Amber A. (senior) say?

Answer 54

Her father, a doctor, said “Why do you need to get educated? You’re a woman! You are just going to get married and have babies.”

Question 55

Middle Eastern: What did former student Nunira Wadiwala from Pakistan say?

Answer 55

Raised very strictly; here in U.S., brother had to accompany her everywhere Never allowed on sleepovers at friends’ houses, esp. if friend had a brother Older brother made decisions “because I said so” Acceptable for parents to slap, spank their children Dress modestly Address father first in meetings

Question 56

Middle Eastern: What did Afeefa Mikbel from student- Palestinian Muslim/Arab American say?

Answer 56

Wears a hijab — has been called a terrorist “Go back to where you came from” Kids followed her home from school She was terrified to go to lunch in the multipurpose room — mom had to come and pick her up She and her family have a VERY hard time in airports; 18-yr old brother harassed and detained for hours; they undergo extra screenings Remember: parents are very protective of their daughters — more than their sons For delicate issues, involve Imam, someone else from mosque