The importance of religion in their lives -- Attitudes towards religious endogamy -- Ritual observance -- Participation in religious social affairs -- Concluding remarks -- 6
1. The Arab presence and identity in Canada -- Historical background of Arab immigration to Canada -- National identity in the postcolonial Arab world : the role of religion -- A sociodemographic profile of Arab Canadians today -- 2
Summary
Eid looks at the significance of religion to ethnic identity building, a largely understudied issue in ethnic studies, and the extent to which social and cultural practices are structured along ethnic and religious lines. Being Arab also analyzes whether gendered traditions act as identity markers for young Canadians of Arab descent and whether men and women hold different views on traditional gender roles, especially regarding power within romantic relationships and sexuality
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-252) and index
