Integration of Arab Female Students at a Technological University—Narratives of Identity in Figured Worlds

Sabbah, Soryna; Heyd-Metzuyanim, Einat

doi:10.1007/s10763-020-10084-8

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“…Nonetheless, there exists a research gap in understanding the religious factors that influence the development of students' intercultural communication skills, especially among Arab students in predominantly Muslim countries. Many studies focus on the experiences of Arab Muslims living in foreign countries where Islam is a minority religion and culture (Sabbah & Heyd-Metzuyanim, 2020;Alhawsali, 2019;Abunab, Dator, Salvador, & Lacanaria, 2017;Jones, 2016;Hassen, 2013). This article aims to investigate the intercultural experiences of Yemeni students in Malaysia from the perspective of religious identity.…”

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Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

Al Aghbas,

Kasmani

2024

UIJ

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Many Arab Muslim students come to predominantly Muslim countries to pursue their education because they are drawn to these nations for their Islamic identity, in which they can share the same religious beliefs and practices. Nevertheless, these students still need to adapt to the differing cultural and religious aspects of the host country. This study aims to delve into the dynamics of intercultural communication among groups with similar religious identities but originating from distinct cultures. By utilizing data collected from Yemeni postgraduate students in four public universities in Malaysia, this article explores how these students manifest their religious identity through religious practices and how they establish both in-group and out-group mentalities to navigate the challenges of living in a foreign country. The findings reveal that Yemeni postgraduate students in Malaysia maintain a strong connection to their religious and cultural practices, suggesting minimal shifts in their overall religious identity. The analysis also indicates that the students who are more devout and frequent religious centers tend to assimilate more fully into Malay Muslim society.

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Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

Al Aghbas,

Kasmani

2024

UIJ

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“…In addition, Arab students face multiple challenges connected with their minority status and the political and ethnic conflicts it entails. For female students, these are compounded by difficulties relating to the gradually evolving changes in gender roles in this relatively traditional society (Arar and Masry-Herzallah, 2014; Sabbah and Heyd-Metzuyanim, 2020). The difficulties of Arab students also stem from the absence of an approach and policy that advocate and act to improve multiculturalism in higher education institutions both in Israel and internationally (Hummelstedt-Djedou et al , 2018; Masry-Herzallah, 2021).…”

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From theory to practice: Jewish and Arabs students in academia practice multicultural education

Masry-Herzallah

Kohen-Vacs

2021

IJCED

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PurposeThe research examined factors of academic studies as perceived by Jewish and Arab students in Israel, and changes in their implementation of activities in a multicultural context in the field of education, comparing between undergraduates studying for a BA in education and graduate students for MA in education and attending a course titled “Multiculturalism in the Global Era”.Design/methodology/approachThe findings are derived from a questionnaire distributed to Arab and Jewish students (N = 434), studying together in the Faculty of Education of one academic college in Israel. In total, 251 of them were graduate students, and 183 who were undergraduates.FindingsIt was found that insofar as the students from either programme acquired knowledge and tools regarding multiculturalism, they reported (1) more positive attitudes regarding the “Other” group and regarding multiculturalism, (2) implementation of a larger number of activities relating to multiculturalism in the field of education, (3) Arab students performed more activities in multicultural contexts and (4) older students performed a larger number of activities in multicultural contexts. The research findings also indicated a direct relation between participation in the course and activities conducted in the field of education. In addition, students' acquiring of knowledge on multiculturalism mediated the relation between participation in the course and implementation of multicultural activities in the field of education.Originality/valueThe research stresses the importance of higher education institutions in promoting knowledge and practice of multiculturalism in Israeli society.

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“…Similarly, in Oman, societal restrictions prevent women from participating in information and communications technology [32]. In addition, cultural narratives can shape women's experiences and career choices, including the common masculine-related narratives that "math is for boys" [35].…”

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“…The belief that men are better suited for engineering tasks can limit women's career opportunities. Additionally, negative gender stereotypes may result in less social support for women in STEM fields [35].…”

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What Challenges Affect Arab Women’s Engagement in STEM Fields, Particularly Engineering: A Systematized Literature Review

Al Theeb

2023 ASEE Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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Arab women confront numerous challenges restricting their engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly in engineering. This study conducted a systematized literature review to identify these challenges, guided by the research question: "What challenges affect Arab women's engagement in STEM fields, particularly engineering?" A search was conducted using databases such as ERIC, Education Source from the EBSCO platform, and Compendex, Inspec from the Engineering Village platform. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of twelve peer-reviewed articles were selected and analyzed to examine the challenges that Arab women encounter in these fields. The analysis revealed three main themes: The inherent nature of Arab culture and society and the role of family support in the Engineering field, gender stereotyping in Arab and engineering cultures, and the characteristics of the Arab workplace and employment. Addressing these challenges is crucial for promoting Arab women's engagement in engineering, which benefits women and contributes to the growth and development of the economy and society as a whole. This study offers several recommendations for overcoming these barriers, such as raising awareness, providing mentorship and support, creating flexible work schedules and family-friendly policies, fostering diversity and inclusion, and promoting gender equality in the workplace. OutlineThis paper aims to provide a systematized literature review of the challenges faced by Arab women in STEM fields, with a focus on the field of engineering. The study begins with an introduction to the topic and the research question guiding the study. Next, the Literature Review section examines previous research on the topic, while the Methods section details the process of selecting studies and analyzing results. The Analysis and Results section presents findings in three themes, followed by the Discussion section, which provides an interpretation of the findings, recommendations, and implications for addressing these challenges. Finally, the Conclusion summarizes the key findings of the paper.

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Integration of Arab Female Students at a Technological University—Narratives of Identity in Figured Worlds

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

Exploring Religious Practices and Religious Identity Among Yemeni Postgraduate Students in Malaysia

From theory to practice: Jewish and Arabs students in academia practice multicultural education

What Challenges Affect Arab Women’s Engagement in STEM Fields, Particularly Engineering: A Systematized Literature Review

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