In Arab society, family is important regardless of the tribe or community an individual belongs to. What family means to the Arab culture, however differs from what Western cultures define family as. Arab society puts family before all else, and is included in the social, economic and political systems in their countries. Often, communities, schools and workplaces all have influence from the importance of family in Arab society. The relationships that stem in these areas are familiar to those that form within immediate families. Arab society is patriarchal, the men are the main part of Arab families, and are the breadwinners, while women are homemakers. Women often spend the most time with the children to raise them and discipline them, many …show more content…
It is common for a woman to be a housewife in Arab society to care for the amount of children Arab families tend to have. Traditional Arab families tend to have more children than a westernized family would. Unlike Western families, Arab families do not believe having more children necessarily means they must "educate another one" or have "another burden to care for", another child to them means an extension of power and prestige for their family, and additional sources of labor (the book). Barakat explains how families are in Arab culture and effectively compares it to a Western view of family by commenting, "which is viewed as abnormal" or "is looked down upon", when discussing aspects of Arab family that may startle those accustomed to their own society's view of what family means. In Arab society, the relationships are often excessively strong, which would make those accustomed to the Western world uncomfortable, as Barakat mentioned. With the progressive world we live in now, Arab families have changed, and these relationships that are close knit, do not exist as they previously did in generations …show more content…
A young woman by the name of Malala Yousafzai is an activist for the improvement of women's education in her home country of Pakistan. Pakistan is known to have the second highest amount of school aged children that are not enrolled in school. Malala actively fought for girls to receive the education they deserved, regardless of the efforts of the Taliban to prevent girls from getting an education (https://www.malala.org/malalas-story). As a result of her outspoken ways, she was targeted by the Taliban and miraculously survived a gunshot wound to the head. Despite the well known threats for anyone who defied the Taliban, Malala continued to rally for education. Malala's inspiration originated from her father, who started a private school for girls in Swat Valley, an area where the Taliban was known to detonate schools ( http://www.yuobserver.org/2013/11/making-an-impact-malala-yousafzai/). As a result of Malala's persistent activism and bravery, the Malala Fund has been created in order to advocate for a proper, safe and high quality education for all girls (https://www.malala.org/about). Also, Malala has inspired the young women in Swat to continue to get an education, regardless of what the Taliban may do. Although, the fear of the Taliban still remains, the impact from Malala's activism has allowed for the young
Interestingly enough, both Soraya and Amir have lived a life of luxury and privilege because of the ethnic background, religion, status and income. Nevertheless, the married couple has the most difficulties feeling acceptance and support from their fathers. Hassan lived in a small hut, had few toys and had the very evident appearance of a boy living in poverty. Through all of the difficulties that both Hassan and his father, Ali, faced, the love was apparent. (quote quote
Malala started her heroic journey when she started blogging under a pen name “Gul Makai” how life is with the Taliban for the BBC. She knew that by doing this she was taking a risk, but for her, the risk was worth it if she could get girls to have an education. She was able to go back to school when
A family is a group of people consisting of the parents and their children who live together and they are blood related. The family is always perceived as the basic social units whether they are living together in the same compound or at far distance but are closely related especially by blood. Therefore, the family unit has had a great influence on the growth and the character traits possessed by the children as they grow up and how they perceive the society they live in. the family also shapes the children to be able to relate well with other people that are not part of their family and with a good relationship it impacts to the peace achieved in country. This paper addresses the reasons as to why the family is considered the most important agent of socialization. It’s evident that families have changed over time and they have adopted different ways of living. This paper also tackles on the causes of the dramatic changes to the American family and what the changes are. Different people with different race, gender and preferences make the family unit and this makes the difference in marriages. This will also be discussed in this paper.
First, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani civil rights activist fighting for equal education in her country. Both Malala and her father, who ran a school close to their house, were threatened by the Taliban to stop allowing girls to go to the school and stop speaking outright about equal rights. However, Malala was already an advocate for girls education, writing on a BBC blog under a pseudonym, and neither her nor her father would back down. As a result, the Taliban attacked Malala’s bus one day as she was going to school, singling her out, the terrorists shot her three times and injured some of her friends. Although she
Bibliography Yousafzai, Malala, and Christina Lamb. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. N. p. : n.p., n.d. print.
Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. It is the very same “legacy of change” that Nelson Mandela used that inspires what Malala Yousafzai does today. At the age of 15, Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating for girls’ education. Since this appalling incident, Malala has gone on to be the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, start the “Malala Fund”, that funds education in developing countries, and is currently the figure of women’s rights. Malala has been constantly speaking, advocating and helping women and children acquire the rights they deserve. In her powerful speech to the U.N, she opened the world’s eyes to the truth about education
Being shot in the face and seriously injured, did not stop Malala Yousafzai from pursuing her dreams. She did not morally agree with her government’s treatment of women, so she fought for her beliefs. Malala grew up in a rural village in Pakistan and was forced to follow customs she did not believe in. Swat Valley changed to a strictly ruled village with discrimination towards women. Malala created awareness around the world of the situation and stood up for her rights to education. Through Malala Yousafzai’s painful experience with growing up in a dangerous part of Pakistan, she created awareness in hope to regain the rights to educational opportunities for women.
the deepening threat she imposed on the Taliban had as well. The Taliban's earlier issue of death threats against Malala, though evoking fear, had not been taken seriously until October 9th, 2012. While on her way home from school, a gunman stopped Malala's bus, injured three of Malala's school mates, and shot Malala in the head (Alter, 1). Fortunately, the bullet had avoided contact with her brain but left Malala severely injured and in a coma. Malala was sent to Birmingham, England and had undergone several procedures preformed on her at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. It is controversial whether it was luck, fate, or God that saved Malala that day yet one thing was certain, Malala Yousafzai had escaped death and was on her way to recovery (McAllester, 1). Malala recovered but was left disfigured from the bullet wound in her head but still continued her studies in Birmingham (Leiby, 1). One would think that Malala would fear ever speaking for women's education again but almost immediately after her recovery, Malala continued her pursuits and efforts for women's education (Alter, 1). As a result of her being shot, Malala's name and support globally skyrocketed and the Malala fund was established. This fund allows people to support and donate money to the establishment of women's educations. Famous celebrities, such as Angelina Jolie support and donate to the Malala fund, displaying the effect and recognition that Malala's efforts have reached.
Family has always been the basic building block of society. It is the structure where its members are born, raised, educated and developed into members of the society. Its primary role is to provide an environment where children learn skills, moral and values. Frequently when people think of family, what first comes to their minds is the traditional image of a couple (father and mother), and their children, however, this role model of the traditional family is expiring more and more each day. Now a days, families around country are challenging this stereotype. As modern society becomes more tolerant to divorce, homosexuality, and more, the structure of many families has been dramatically affected by the way society sees
...other dependent on each other. The family adapts to the condition of the society and the relationship between the men and women should be suitable enough to raise the family and support it financially. The family structure differ throughout the Middle East, and with it the culture of each region. The status of women in Islam is something unique, without similarities to any other system. Muslim women have a great responsibility to the family. They have been brought up to focus on the family rather than look out for themselves alone in the male dominated world outside. It is the situation in today’s world that women find themselves alone and helpless, yet an Islamic family role provides them with security and ensures them with a social and economical shelter, first within the family then in the community. However strange the family life and relationship between Muslim men and women may seem to outsiders, the Muslim family system has resulted in stable and productive Islamic communities throughout the world.
In Rethinking Women and Islam, Amira Sonbol remarks that while the "vision of equality has been one of the mainsprings and central teachings of Islam," it is not extended to women. Rather the numerous Quranic references to equality between man and woman are commonly disregarded, "as the man is given superior moral and physical role as guardian over his wife." It is this type of understanding that is rooted into Arab culture whether or not Arab women have experienced great changes in modernization and industrialization. Therefore, it is imperative that women stand up for themselves and have a sense of self-determination.
Malala Yousafzai give a speech at the United Nations. The terrorist attack make her strong person although she is young. She did not give a speech for revenge, however, she finds that talking about the importance of receiving education for all people at the time of shot. Further, Malala has a pure heart so she can’t hate Taliban. She has learned to be peaceful to all people from Muhammad-the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha. And that what the religions asks people to be. She also talked about the importance of receiving education, and how educated people are stronger than uneducated people. That is the cause why Taliban against education. Malala pointed that peace and education are related to each other. Moreover, she presented that women and girls should be encouraged to receive education therefore they are the most individuals who suffering from inequality to be educated.
Being a father or a mother is not one of the principles in their society. Mustapha Mond said that a family ruins the emotional stability between people. Meanwhile, In our society family plays an important part between people. Even though not all people want to build a family but most of them think about getting married. Most people worries are about how to provide for their families and kids.
For centuries the Arab world was a massive multicultural civilization and enterprise that joined many communities in the east. As a nation, not only do Arabs have a language in common, but they also have cultural features such as morals, traditions, similar food and clothing that join and connect them together. Due to this fact, it is preferable to call them “Arabized” people rather than Arabs. So, what are the origins of those individuals? As there are many Myths, research based upon historical assertions and studies based upon this topic, it is vital to clear the definition and origins of the Arabs.
Everyone is born into some form of family, with the family taking the responsibility of nurturing, teaching the norms or accepted behaviors within the family structure and within society. There are many types of families, which can be described as a set of relationships including parents and children and can include anyone related by blood or adoption. Family is the most important, “for it is within the family that the child is first socialized to serve the needs of the society and not only its own needs” (Goode, 1982).