Family In Palestine

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Palestine is a misjudged country. It's not just a hotbed of terrorists the majority of the people just want to live their lives in peace with their family. Palestine’s social custom and tradition are similar to other Arabian countries. Palestine was a rural agricultural society but due to modernization Palestine change with its education level and social customs. Family is the most important unit in Palestinian society because the Palestinian government does not provide loans so Palestinian family have to rely on each other for money. Family serves as the primary source of identity and extended families live together in compounds or villas divided into apartments for all male sons and their families. Children in Palestine are raised with a keen sense of responsibility to family members. A family’s honor is often reflected in the virtue of its women modesty, chastity are key values but over time, it has change now education is highly valued in Palestinians society for both men and women …show more content…
bride the women of the family play a key role in introducing the couple.The daughters are often asked if they accept a potential groom before the arrangements are made true for both Muslim and Christian. Courtship are different in larger towns and cities. The young men and women are more likely to be introduced by family, then get to spend time getting to know one another usually with a family chaperone, before deciding whether or not to marry. Wedding ceremonies in Palestine are elaborate affairs and can last 3 days and is attended by the entire village. The bride is carried in a parade to the groom’s home where the celebration is with food, sweets, music, and dancing. The family may slaughter one or more lambs to feed the guest. Globalization has influenced how Palestinian chose their spouse rather than having one assign to them they want to find someone they love but doing so may result in their family exiling

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