Who Are Arab Americans?

Learn about the shared heritage of Arab Americans and their journeys to the United States.
 
 
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Popular Perceptions

Read several opinion polls and remarks by media pundits about Arabs and Arab Americans.
 
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Why The Stereotypes?

Follow the progression of Arab and Arab American stereotypes through real-world examples.
 
Learn to recognize the stereotypes

Welcoming Remarks

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From Our Blog

Philip Metres on Orientalism at Forty
"Orientalism involves a way of seeing the other (the Arab) that justifies an ongoing system of domination. Edward Said’s landmark analysis of the problem, Orientalism (1978), is now forty years old,...
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Dr. Jack Shaheen Established an Entire Field of Study 1935-2017
Written by Professor Evelyn Alsultany My personal experience with Dr. Shaheen is a testament to his generosity and kindness as a scholar and mentor as well as his accomplishments and legacy for the...
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