is a great link that talks about the Arab condition based on Durkheims understanding of the mechanical vs. organic theory that defines the differences between Middle Eastern values and those of the United States. People in Arab societies are more or less are handed down a manual of values, and family pressures that should define their roles in society, where as the west and specifically the United states is defined by its organic value system where we can adapt to situations and progress by not holding on to values or beliefs that tend to prohibit change or individualism that may benefit us as individuals. We are less concerned with the collective if it goes against our own benefits unless we are protecting our individualism with laws that govern our society as a whole.
I think this is perpetuated by the dictators who want a uniform collective group think instead of a self determinate society who will eventually overthrow the oppressive regimes should they desire "freedom", human rights, and the pursuit of success. In the Arab community, the only success that matters to those in power is their own.
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