Privacy and gendered spaces in Arab Gulf homes
Author | Sobh, Rana |
Author | Belk, Russell W. |
Available date | 2024-02-22T11:51:23Z |
Publication Date | 2015-04-27 |
Publication Name | Home Cultures |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175174211X13099693358870 |
Citation | Sobh, R., & Belk, R. W. (2011). Privacy and gendered spaces in Arab Gulf homes. Home Cultures, 8(3), 317-340. |
ISSN | 1740-6315 |
Abstract | We report the findings of a qualitative study of Qatari homes in the Arab Gulf. We identify the significance of privacy and gender segregation as anchors for identity, both national and religious. Maintaining these anchors seems to help Qataris resolve cultural tensions and conflicts to which they feel subjected. We show that the emphasis on these identity projects counters pressures toward a reverse acculturation in which hosts are numerically overwhelmed by guests. © Berg 2011 Printed in the UK. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Subject | Acculturation Arab-islamic culture Gendered spaces Home Privacy |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 317-340 |
Issue Number | 3 |
Volume Number | 8 |
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