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Afghan Culture / Family

... One’s family is the single most important aspect of life in Afghanistan. Afghan culture is very collectivistic and people generally put their family’s interests before their own. This means that family res ...

Saudi Arabian Culture / Family

... Family is a central pillar of Saudi Arabian society. Family forms the basis of most people’s social circles (particularly for women) and also provides financial and emotional support. Saudis are expected to have loyalty and willingness to do anything for t ...

Palestinian Culture / Family

... Family is the most important aspect of life for Palestinians. An individual's family is thought to encompass not only their nuclear family (i.e., parents and children) but also their extended family (e.g., ...

South Sudanese Culture / Family

... Family is the most important aspect of life in South Sudan. “Family” can refer to an expansive kinship network, including the extended family and distant relatives, as well as the relatives of spouses that are married into the fami ...

East Timorese Culture / Family

... The cultural influence of Indonesia, China, Europe, Melanesia and Polynesia in Timor-Leste means there is considerable diversity in family structure, gender roles and relationships. Nevertheless, for many East Timorese, th ...

Pakistani Culture / Family

... The family forms the foundation of society in Pakistan and encompasses a wide breadth of relationships. One’s extended relatives have great significance on a daily basis and a vast majority of Pakistanis live in multigenerational household ...

Vietnamese Culture / Family

... Family is the most important aspect of life in Vietnam. It is much more interdependent and tight-knit than what many Western cultures are familiar with. The cohesiveness and health of the family unit is often a main impera ...

Chinese Culture / Family

... The family unit is considered to be one of the most central institutions. For many, their family provides them with a sense of identity and a strong network of support. In China, the family is largely unde ...

Turkish Culture / Family

... Turkish culture places a strong emphasis on family. There is a widely held belief that individuals should maintain close ties with relatives and care for parents and elders throughout their lives. Many Turks continue living in their

Lebanese Culture / Family

... The hierarchy and values differ between traditional families in Lebanon and the families that have lived in cities (or internationally) for many years. However, family cohesion and solidarity is considered to be fundamentally important to ...

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