DISCRIMINATION
More than 800 cases of employment discrimination were reported in the year following this event.
What is:
9/11
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2013, the population of Arab Americans in the U.S (2006-2010) was 1.5 million. The Arab American Institute reports a significantly different number.
A. 1.5 Million B. 2.8 Million
C. 3.7 Million D. 4.9 Million
What is:
3.7 million
*U.S. Census Bereau classifies Middle Eastern Americans as white.*
The dominant cultural value in the Arab culture.
What is:
Religion
When counseling Arab American clients, building trust and rapport are essential components. List some best practices. (3)
What are:
Establish strong therapeutic alliance, demonstrate cultural competence, and be open to the clients experiences and narratives.
The 4 most pertinent factors that perpetuate discrimination among Arab Americans in the workplace and create hostile environments.
What are:
9/11, Media, Political figures, and Government policies
Arab Americans are defined as Americans who identify as having ancestral roots within the countries that make up the League of Arab States. How many countries make up the League of Arab States?
A. 5 B. 11
C. 18 D. 22
D: 22
According to the Arab American Institute (AAI), the majority of Arab Americans practice this religion.
What is:
Christianity
Mental health concerns often observed in the Arab American community. (3-not limited to)
What are:
Anxiety, Depression & PTSD
These perceived differences generally contribute to discriminatory behavior against Muslims. (4)
What are:
Clothing, ways of life, traditions & religious practices
Arab Americans are collectivist in nature and the central components of their identity are:
A. Family responsibility, Obligations, Loyalty
B. Religion, Profession, Mental Health
C. Education, Hobbies, Family Responsibility
D. Obligations, Education, Religion
A. Family responsibility, Obligations, Loyalty
Because of the significance placed on familial values, there is often pressure to conform to traditional family roles. List some common family issues you may see while counseling an Arab American client. (3)
What are:
patriarchal family structure
boundaries
gender roles
A cornerstone of Arabic culture is the intentionality around welcoming a guest into ones space. List some gestures that you think would make an Arab American client feel comfortable. (4)
What are:
offering food and/or beverages
making sure guest is comfortable
exchanging pleasantries
building rapport before clinical discussion
What is:
C. Xenophobia
The year the Census Bureau (for the first time ever) included data on Arab Americans and other communities from the Middle East or North Africa (MENA).
What is:
2023
An important component to assess for culturally tailoring care for Arab Americans.
What is:
acculturation status
An appropriate way of verbally greeting an Arab American person who has self identified as Muslim and wears a traditional clothing (hijab/thobe).
What is:
"Asalam Aliekum"
*Peace be upon you*