MODERN

MIDDLE EAST

& GLO

BALIZATI

ONFEBRUARY 10,

2015

MODERN MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURE

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.)

MIDDLE EAST & MODERN RAMADAN

MIDDLE EAST & MODERN RAMADAN

OTHER EXAMPLES OF GLOBALIZATION