Activity 3
Role 3: An Arab Woman
Assume the role of an Arab woman native to the Middle East. Again record your answers, thoughts, and questions in your journal.
Journal Questions
To help you with evaluating and investigating this interesting culture, you are to maintain a journal to record your notes and thoughts. This journal will be assessed for a grade at the conclusion of this project.
In your investigations refer to the website links below. Answer the following questions to gain a greater understanding of women in the Arab world.
- If you lived in Dubai, UAE, how would your dress be different than if you lived in Saudi Arabia?
- In most Arab countries, women are required to abide a dress code. Explain what this dress code might entail.
- In the Arabian culture, what is the primary role of a woman in the family?
- As an Arab woman, what is the proper way to be greeted by a man?
- Describe the general relationship between men and women within the Arab culture? Give sources and cite your response.
Journal Entry
At the conclusion of investigating this role, do you hold the same views about women in the Arab culture, as before your investigation? How did the new information change your view?
- Female harassment in Saudi Arabia-Arab View
- This site is insightful on some of the issues facing women in Saudi Arabia. Place particular attention to what is being said in the feedback section.
- Western confusion about women in Islam - Arab View
- This site gives great insight into the treatment of women in the Arab culture. Refer to the feedback section to offer opinions of various individuals
- Arabian Business and Culture Guide
- This is an excellent site written by Mohammad Al-Sabat, a native of the region. Includes sections regarding woman and the culture. Other such otpics include the role of women in the family, women's dress, and greeting women.
- UAE Culture - The Role of Women
- This site includes comments from the President of the UAE regarding the role of women in his country. It indicates the roles of women in the past to present in UAE
- Dubai Lifestyle
- A very upbeat page about "Life in Dubai". Mainly authored for expatriates, it does offer some information about women in Dubai. Includes a plethora of useful information about the region.
- Traditional Dress and Jewelry
- This site comments on the traditional dress and jewelry styles of the Arabian culture.
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