Challenges
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For the most part, Egyptian American families do not have trouble adjusting to life in America. One big factor in this easy adjustment is the strong emphasis on education among this group. Many of the first Egyptian immigrants came to America with advanced degrees or as professionals, so the importance of education has continued to be stressed to the following generations.
Many Egyptian Americans have also married outside of the Egyptian culture, which has also helped the adjustment for this group.
There have also been many organizations formed to build a sense of community among Egyptian Americans. The Egyptian American Professional Society and the Egyptian Physician's Association are two examples of such groups.
One challenge faced by Egyptian Americans is their Arab heritage and ties. This is particularly true of Muslim Egyptian Americans. There are many stereotypes about Arabs, many of which are seen in pop culture. These stereotypes can be difficult for Arab-American children, as they receive conflicting messages. Society can portray Arabs and Arab nations in a negative light, which can contradict what the student is learning at home in terms of values and beliefs.
Many Egyptian Americans have also married outside of the Egyptian culture, which has also helped the adjustment for this group.
There have also been many organizations formed to build a sense of community among Egyptian Americans. The Egyptian American Professional Society and the Egyptian Physician's Association are two examples of such groups.
One challenge faced by Egyptian Americans is their Arab heritage and ties. This is particularly true of Muslim Egyptian Americans. There are many stereotypes about Arabs, many of which are seen in pop culture. These stereotypes can be difficult for Arab-American children, as they receive conflicting messages. Society can portray Arabs and Arab nations in a negative light, which can contradict what the student is learning at home in terms of values and beliefs.