History
3 major waves
How many major waves of Arab America immigration occurred?
Arabic
Turkish
Hebrew
Persian
What are the most commonly spoken languages in the Middle East?
The fear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is stranger or foreign.
What is Xenophobia?
They want to live in peace and believe in their religion, but their neighboring country doesn't want them to exist.
Who is Israel and Palestine?
Socioeconomic Status, Living Conditions, and Employment Opportunities.
What are common inequalities clients who identify as Muslim face?
In the late 1800's and early 1900's
When did the 1st wave of immigrants arrived in the United States?
- Providing citizenship to offspring
- Protection from domestic violence
- Rights to divorce
- Equal inheritance
- Child custody
What fundamental human rights have been denied for Middle Eastern women?
6 tenets of faith
How many tenets of Islamic faith are they?
The Saudis and Iranians
What was one of the main conflicts that occurred in the Middle East?
They make long-term investments to break the cycle of poverty and improve the quality of life for millions of people across Asia and Africa.
What is he Aga Khan Foundation?
Egypt
Who signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1979?
Collectivistic Culture
What kind of culture does the Middle East have?
5 rituals or pillars
How many rituals or pillars do Muslim religion believers must engage in to remain faithful?
Go back to where you came from.
What people of Muslim faith are constantly told in America?
The Islamic Society of Greater Houston
What is the name of the meso-level advocacy organization in Houston?
Saddam Hussein
Who was Iraq's former dictator?
Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Afghanistan.
What countries make up the Middle East?
Adoption of dominant society and Immersion in the ethnic society
What are two ways acculturation is seen the the Middle East?
8 countries
How many countries did Kassir perform poetry?
To enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
What is the mission statement of the CAIR organization?
Terrorize, crush rebellions, kill, jail, and prosecute ppl.
What were Middle Eastern regimes able to do for punishment?
Judaism, Christianity, Arbahamic Faiths, Islam, Muslim
What religions are practiced in the Middle East?
- Religious beliefs
-Hijab for women
- beards for men
What are the vulnerabilities Middle Eastern people are usually discriminated for?
80%
What is the percentage of media has a negative depiction of Muslim people?
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Organization
What is the name of a macro-level advocacy organization?