Arab Culture and Society
The emergence of Arab culture and society has been influenced by an extensive range of historical events over the course of many centuries. Arab cultures and societies share several of the same basic cultural and social components that link them to one another, although the manner in which Arab societies express these elements differ widely, depending on their specific geographic location, dialect, and social customs.
Family and community relationships are fundamental to the development of Arab culture and are often the primary focus of Arab social activities. The extended family provides support and identity for many individuals and has passed down from generation to generation through a system of continuity, respect for the elderly, hospitality to guests, and loyalty among relatives. Hospitality is viewed as a moral imperative in Arab culture; the act of welcoming guests and providing them with generous amounts of food and drink is a major component of Arab social etiquette.
In addition to family and community relationships, language serves as yet another unifying factor among Arab societies. Arabic, in both its classical and modern forms, has provided a means for Arab societies to communicate with one another even though they are located in different geographic regions. Regional dialects exist in addition to classical Arabic and modern Arabic to preserve and express the various histories and identities associated with them. Poetry, storytelling, and oral traditions continue to be valued art forms in Arab cultures because they convey history and reflect the beliefs and values shared among many people.
Arab Culture is heavily influenced by Religion (mostly Islam) it also has many different Faiths within its (Arab – North African) region (Middle East). However, there are also Christians as well as many other faiths represented within the Arab community. Religion influences how Arab families live their everyday lives; this means there are social events and holidays that may fall on the same day each year as well as differing values between different countries within the same region.
The movement toward urbanization and increased education has greatly influenced the social structures of Arab cultures (History, Society, Culture) and the Role of Women has changed significantly in a relatively Small Time Frame. There are now more opportunities for women to participate in their communities, Express their Views, create Businesses and become involved in Politics.
Despite the many difficulties faced by many areas of the Arab World, the over all culture of the Arab World remains resilient and continues to evolve. The combination of a rich history with continued growth and development, the Arab Cultural Identity is Evolving to meet the needs of an ever-changing world.