CHAPTER 17 Multicultural Counseling Contexts: Arab Americans Flashcards
what percent of arabs are us citizens
82%
where do most arabs come from
Levant, a historical geographical region which corresponds roughly to the Eastern Mediterranean countries of Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, and Syria.
what percent of arabs are christian
60%
what are 3 qualities of the arabs
married, male, and have a 4 year degree
is the arab income higher than the national median average
yes.
what does it mean to be arab
descending from any 1 of 22 countries whereas the official language is arabic
when and why was the first wave of arab immigrants
1875 until World War II and primarily involved Arab Christians from Lebanon and Syria who immigrated for economic reasons.
when and why was the 2nd wave of arabi immigrants
after World War II and included Palestinians, Iraqis, and Syrians, who left in order to escape the Arab–Israeli conflicts and civil war.
when and why is the 3rd wave of arab immigrants
still in progress as brought additional Muslim individuals, many of whom are highly educated, who seek to escape wars and political instability in their countries
are arab cultures individual or collective
collective
in arab cultures how long are the parents involved in the kids lives
as long as possible
where does religion play a part in arab culture
a central and large role
what is a key value of the arabic culture
hospitality
are arabs patriarchical
YES
what is the women’s role for arabs
raising the children and instilling cultural values in children
who adives little boys and little girls
little boys are advised by older men and little girls are advised by older women
what does keeping gender roles for arabic families do to the women
lower employment levels for even highly educated Arab women in traditional cultures
what disorder do college arabs show typically
social anxiety due to collectivistic culture and internalizing responsbility basd on social norms
how do they view therapy
as a last resort
what are 3 stereotypes of arab women
submissive, veiled, and secluded within the home,
why are arabs successful in america
quick to acculturate and assimiliate
who acculurates faster, kids or parents
kids
what 2 things are handled in high secrecy in therapy for arabs
sex, alcohol/drugs,
