Middle Eastern and Arab American Cultures

This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Dealing with Diversity

Grade Level: Adult
Subjects: Sociology, Guidance
Produced By: Governors State University
Year: 2008
Country: United States
Language: English
Running Time: 58m 33s

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An introspective look at Middle-Eastern cultures in the U.S. as they appear in the media and are perceived by the American society. Studio Guest: Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Chicago. Video Inserts: Dr. Jack Shaheen's film Reel Bad Arabs.

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