Test 2 StudentMidEast Lec Flashcards
Middle East is approximately the size of _______
the U.S.
Largest population group is the ______
is the Arabs
T/F Majority of Middle Easterners are Muslim
True
What did Kamilpour survey found terms most associated with MEs?
Oil
Mean people
Dark skin
Terrorist
Increase of ______ Arabic speakers in Middle East (ME) are Muslim
95%
In 2010, the median household income for all of the U.S. was $51,914; for Arab households, the median was about how much?
$56,433.
In 2006-2010 (in the U.S.), 49.6% of households had married couples; How many are married in Arab households?
55.7%
T/F Arabic is the world’s fifth most common language
False, sixth
What are other common languages?
Kurdish, Farsi, Turkish, Urdu
Arabic has many spoken dialects
Written or classical Arabic is the language of the what?
Koran
T/F The Koran is considered the ultimate book of style and grammar for Arabs
True
T/F some Muslims must use Arabic in their daily prayers
False, ALL muslims
What are some characteristics of Arabic language?
29 letters in the Arabic alphabet
Arabic and Farsi are written from right to left
__________ is linked to a large number of childhood disorders found in Arab countries
Family intermarriage
How do they view disabled children ? What reactions would they have?
Disabled child: mother feels shame and guilt; father views as defeat, blemish on family’s pride
Reactions: abandonment, overprotection, denial, isolation
T/F Women may not be seen by male doctors
True
In some countries such a Afghanistan, diasbled considered “helpless.” What challenges do they face?
- Some may not go to school or obtain jobs (even men)
- Families stay home and take care of their disabled family members, and rarely let them make decisions
-Disabled—limited rights
Sharifzadeh 2011 found that
- Major social isolation if CH severely disabled
- CH don’t get taken out publicly or mentioned in conversations
- CH only sees mother, 1-2 other female relatives
What are some ME contrasting Values and Practices?
ME Fam Life Mainstream U.S.
Ch brought up Ch raised
to live interdependently to be independent
Identity defined by Identity defined
family achievement by indiv. achvt.
Mothers willing for Mothers more
CH to be hugged, reluctant to be
Picked up affectionate
More flexible about More regulated
time line for sleeping, time schedule
eating, toilet training
Less freedom for More freedom for
Independent exploration exploration
Ch not permitted Ch make
to make independent more independent
decisions decisions; choices
Respect: old age, Respect:
wisdom, spiritual youth, physical
maturity fitness, intelligence
__________ is primary focus of loyalty
Family
T/F Arranged marriages are common,
May be intermarriage in some areas, and there’s Polygamy in some countries like Iran
True
Do they have a matriarchal or patriarchal society?
Patriarchal; father is head of household
Women submit to and serve husbands
depends on acculturation and generational
T/F Male children preferred over female children
Boys encouraged to think of themselves as superior to girls
Girls may stop education after elementary; boys are expected to excel
Sharifzadeh 2011 found that
- Fathers—very little responsibility for infants and young CH
- “Men view themselves as responsible for providing the material necessities and major arrangements but do not engage in day-to-day caregiving (pg. 412-413)
Which countries are conservative?
Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia
Which countries are liberal?
Turkey, Lebanon, Pakistan
What is the legal system based on Koran?
Sheriat
T/F Hospitality very high priority
True
T/F Right hand considered unclean
False, left
In some areas, women must be covered from head to toe in public. Also, women cannot ________
leave home or speak with strangers without their husband’s permission
How do they view eye contact?
Men and women may not make eye contact or even socialize together in public
T/F Speaking loudly is acceptable
True
What impact does a communication disorder have?
Arabs try to speak eloquently and creatively; a communication disorder has very negative consequences
T/F Poets held in very low esteem in Arab societies
high
T/F Arabs are not highly educated
False, many U.S. Arabs are highly educated
They tend to have more advanced degree)
-More than 40% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared with 24% of the general population
T/F Literacy rates vary widely among Arab nations
True
Literacy may not be as high a priority for whom?
- For women and girls
- And co-ed schools are very uncommon in many middle eastern countries
- In the U.S., parents may be uncomfortable with the freedom allowed
What are IMPLICATIONS FOR SLPs for therapy sessions ?
There are approximately 100 Arab SLPs worldwide
Families may be uncomfortable receiving outside assistance
Show respect; dress formally, sit w/ good posture
Children may develop self-help skills later
Arabs have great respect for education; try to let them know your credentials
Arabs may be late for or not keep appointments
Shame, denial about children’s disabilities are common
T/F In therapy, it’s appropriate and positive to use stories or conversations that report the sayings or actions of Mohammed
True
What are IMPLICATIONS FOR SLPs in reference to family ?
Speak to father first
Case history–fathers might not tolerate being questioned by a female interviewer
Female professionals should not shake hands w/ male family members
Male family member may make tx decisions, but mother will be responsible for carrying them out
A former student who taught gymnastics share that
She taught gymnastics locally; a Middle Eastern mom would drop off her autistic child for lessons
The mom so embarrassed to be associated w/ son that she waited in car
Former student Amber A said what about her fathers view on her education?
senior in this class
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.”
Former student Nunira Wadiwala (from Pakistan) said what about her independence–rather lack of ?
Raised very strictly; here in the 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”
Nunira also spoke about punishing kids… what did she say?
Acceptable for parents to slap, spank their children
Dress modestly
Address father first in meetings
Afeefa Mikbel; former student; Palestinian Muslim/Arab American spoke about her clothes. Elaborate on the accusation she’s faced by society
-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—mom had to come and pick her up
Afeefa also had problems where?
- She and her family have a VERY hard time in airports; 18 year old brother harrassed and detained for hours; they undergo extra screenings
- Remember: parents are very protective of their daughters– increase than sons
- For delicate issues, involve Imam, someone else from mosque
Question from back of chapter: which country is not referred to as either middle eastern or arab country?
-China
Question from back of chapter: What are some important things to keep in mind when a teacher thinks ME child has a dev delay ?
- It will be best to direct the questions to her father during the meeting
- the family may deny the existence of any disability because it is a discredit to their honor
- you need to repeat yourself and emphasize important points several times
Question from back of chapter: Which of the following is/are true about Farsi ?
- Farsi shares 28 of it’s 32 letters with Arabic
- Farsi is written from right to left
- it is the official language of Iran
Question from back of chapter: Consonants that occur in the arabic but not english include
- voiceless and voiced uvular fricatives
- glottal stops
- voiced and voiceless pharyngeal fricatives
What is the most common language in the middle east?
Arabic–it’s also the 6th most common language
- oral is easier and commonly used than written arabic
- most educated arabs are bilingual
- word order: verb + subject + object
Question from back of chapter: Which of the following are true statements about education in the ME? (specifically boys and girls and language used)
- formal arabic is taught in many schools
- traditionally, most females were not encouraged to attend college
- the education of boys is a high priority in many families
Question from back of chapter: Abdul stutters and have been targets of discrimination and that makes him more disfluent esp when confronted by authority figure. what discrimination can you assume he has faced?
- being detained and questioned in airports
- Strengthened identity as Arab Americans
- Vulnerability to hate crimes and violent incidences
- Temptation to stop attending mosque prayer services to avoid harassment
Question from back of chapter: Afeefa is in 4th grade can came here 8 months ago but her teacher is still worried she’s not verbally assertive she has few friends and seems unsure about literacy etc. What factors should you consider that may influence her school performance?
- because Yemeni women have high illiteracy rate, it is possible that her mother does not read and that is has had an impact on Afeefa’s overall attitude toward literacy in general
- Afeefa may have been taught to believe that education is not important for her as a female because she will grow up to remain in the home, bear children, and run her household
- If you are holding papers with your right hand, be sure not to offer your left hand in greeting as this might be considered offensive
