We're all relating to the 'American' shows basically because we, in the Middle East, are not exposed to shows that come from other English speaking regions, such as the UK or Australia or even translated sitcoms from the Central Asia or the Far-East. Taking this into consideration, would the impacts still be the same? Is it the concept of being influenced by the West or is it America's influence that we need to dodge?
I've got relatives of mine who grew up in the Middle East, in numerous countries, but nevertheless in the Middle East. They were both exposed to 'Western' culture when they were younger, and so were the people around them. Bear in mind, that that generation grew up in a war-free world. If we were to compare our generation to theirs, the missing factor would be the ongoing wars in Jerusalem, Baghdad, and previously Kuwait and Iran. What I'm trying to say is that maybe these wars have some sort of effect on our parents, since that would give them a reason to reject the Western culture that we indulge ourselves in today.
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I agree with you not only the American programs .movies and shows dose have influences on us not only us also the children there are so many shows and program were not American and they have a big influence on us and our children that's why we should be more series when we talk about this issue. And also we should put all those wars that happened in consideration because all these wars have so many negative impacts on us and the children in the Arab world.
I agree with you not only the American programs .movies and shows dose have influences on us not only us also the children there are so many shows and program were not American and they have a big influence on us and our children that's why we should be more series when we talk about this issue. And also we should put all those wars that happened in consideration because all these wars have so many negative impacts on us and the children in the Arab world. Nora Al Ali
I agree with what you said that it's a matter of exposure. What we need to keep in mind as well is that when we were still growing up, American shows werent really that international. Showtime and Orbit didn't exist back then so the number of western shows that were broadcasted here was limited, as opposed to nowadays when even local channels are airing american shows all the time.
Hi,
I agree with you that American shows have negative impact on us. How? It effect our way of thinking and some times it change our manners by watching some American moves not only movies, but also some American programs .We can't say all the country in the west have big inflected us because most movies we watch in cinema and in our house it is American movies. That's why we should control our self when we watch their movies because the American has different way of thinking than us and this it help us to save our identity... (Noora AlAli)
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