Arab Culture: Discrimination In The United States

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As you mentioned Arab Americans experience discrimination in America, and in their county. It has to take an enormous amount of courage to walk with pride about yourself in a country that judges you constantly. 911, was tough for many Muslims, and people that even resembled someone from the middle east. I was surprised to learn that there are other religions other than Muslim in the middle east. Watching Ream talk about being a Christian was enlightening. She seemed proud of her culture, and her Christian faith. When I think about the Arab culture, I think about the limited rights that women have., however I am learning that many of the beliefs I had are misconceptions that have been depicted on through media. According to Hays & Erford

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