MODERN
MIDDLE EAST
& GLO
BALIZATI
ONFEBRUARY 10,
2015
MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURELiterature--Rhythmic patters in this region’s poetry
show an increased Western influence
--Modern literature is very nationalistic
--Writers are focusing on the challenges of change in traditional society
--Conflict between traditional village life juxtaposed with the new urban environment are common themes
MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN CULTUREHome & Community--In largest cities, many people live in
high-rise apartments
--In older parts of the city, many buildings are hundreds of years old.
--Most families are close knit and often gather at midday for their main meal
--Rural dwellers depend on their own farms or the village market for food
MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN CULTUREStandards of Living--The standard of living varies WIDELY
across the region and even within countries.
--Urban+economies based on oil, trade, and manufacturing= relatively high standards of living
--In developing countries, however, much of the population does not share in the benefits of the available natural resources
MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN CULTUREEducation & Health Care--Most young people in the region attend school &
primary school is free
--Women have advanced, especially in education, now making up fully half of new university admissions
--Government-owned hospitals in most countries
--In wealthy countries, hospital stay is usually free, but there are shortages of docs. in rural areas.
--Despite medical advancement, average life expectancies remain low
MODERN MIDDLE EAST
& GLOBALIZ
ATION
GLOBALIZATION-To make global
-Globalization is the movement and integration of goods and people among different countries.
-Globalization is driven by international trade and aided by information technology.
MCDONALD’S & CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Middle East
Dubai
Turkey
MCDONALD’S & CULTURAL INFLUENCEMcFalafel -- IsraelAvailable in Kosher and non-Kosher McDonald's alike, falafel -- chickpea fritters -- tomatoes, cucumber and cheese are topped with tahini and wrapped in lafa.
MCDONALD’S & GLOBALIZATIONAL INFLUENCE
Halal Beef: Halal is an Arabic word that means "permissible." In terms of food, it means food that is permissible according to Islamic law. For a meat to be certified "halal," it cannot be a forbidden cut (such as meat from hindquarters) or animal (such as pork.)
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