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Family In Contemporary Egypt (contemporary Issues In The Middle East) by Andrea B. Rugh; Hist Society DeWitt; Verne Morton; DeWitt Historical Society of Tompkins County; Professor Andrea B Rugh is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Family In Contemporary Egypt (contemporary Issues In The Middle East) about?

This Book Provides The First In-depth And Comprehensive Analysis In English Of The Emotional Relationship And Social Roles Of Family Groups In Egypt. It Is The View Of An Outsider Who, However, Has A Thorough Understanding Of Egyptian Society Having Lived And Worked In The Middle East For Fifteen Years. The Main Focus Of This Study Is On Lower- And Middle-class Urbanites And Their Adjustments To The Contemporary Conditions Of Cities As Egypt Has Become Highly Urbanised During The Last Decade. The Great Social Cleavage In Egypt In Terms Of Style Of Life, Expectations And Opportunities Comes Between The Lower And Middle Urban Classes. Not Only Are Family Relationships Discussed But Also Other Influences On Them. Marriage, Divorce And Family Solidarity Are Thoroughly Examined. While Christians Invariably Marry For Life, Muslims Can Easily Obtain A Divorce. Vested Interests Of The Family Often Dominate Marriage Decisions More Than Individual Needs. While Marriage To Relatives Is Considered Desirable To Consolidate Family Solidarity, Marriage To Strangers Can Be More Advantageous. The Family As A Group Has Remained Strong, Reinforcing Traditional Values In The Face Of Stresses Caused By

Author

Andrea B. Rugh; Hist Society DeWitt; Verne Morton; DeWitt Historical Society of Tompkins County; Professor Andrea B Rugh

Publisher

American University in Cairo Press

Published

1984

Language

EN

ISBN

9789774240928

Subjects

Sociology, History, Photography