Stereotypes between Americans and Arab Americans within the United States

Author

Kimberly K. Sloan, Western Michigan University

Date of Defense

5-1-2000

Department

Anthropology

First Advisor

Dr. Sushi Datta-Sandhu

Second Advisor

Dr. Erika Loeffler

Third Advisor

Dr. Liesl Haas

Abstract

Due to ever-increasing immigration, various cultures are frequently interacting. This increases the prospect for cultural misunderstandings, and furthermore, stereotyping. The Middle Eastern culture is an understudied culture.The 1990Gulf War brought the United States and Middle East into violent conflict, reinforcing fears and labels.

Recommended Citation

Sloan, Kimberly K., "Stereotypes between Americans and Arab Americans within the United States" (2000). Honors Theses. 1454.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/1454

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Honors Thesis-Campus Only