Discrimination
800 cases of employment discrimination were reported in the year following what event?
9/11
According to the U.S. Census Burrow in 2013, the population of Arab Americans in the U.S. was 1.5 million, what is the actual population according the Arab American Institute Foundation?
A. 1.5 Million
B. 2.8 Million
C. 3.7 Million
D. 4.9 Million
What is the dominant cultural value in the Arab culture?
Religion
When counseling Arab American clients what is a crucial step for building trust and rapport?
Establish strong therapeutic alliance, demonstrate cultural competence, and be open to the clients experiences and narratives.
What are the most important factors that perpetuates discrimination among Arab Americans in the workplace?
9/11, Media, Political figures, and Government policies
Arab Americans are defined as Americans who identify as having their ancestral roots within how many countries (League of Arab State)?
A. 5
B. 22
C. 18
D. 11
According to the Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) the majority of Arab Americans practice what religion?
Christianity
What is an appropriate way of verbally greeting for an Arab American woman who identifies as Muslim and wears a hijab?
"Asalam Aliekum"
What are some of the perceived differences that result in discriminatory behavior against Muslims?
Clothing, ways of life, traditions, and religious practices
Being collectivist in nature, what are the 3 central components of the Arab American identity?
A. Family responsibility, Obligations, Loyalty
B. Religion, Profession, Mental Health
C. Education, Hobbies, Language
D. Obligations, Education, Religion
Because of the significance placed on familial values, there is often pressure to conform to traditional family roles. What are some common family issues you may see while counseling an Arab American client?
Patriarchal family structure, boundaries, gender roles, etc.
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?
Offering food and drink, making sure guest is comfortable, exchanging pleasantries, building rapport before jumping into a clinical line of questioning