As the economy becomes globalized and the East has increased
strength in world trade and production, modern ways are flooding Eastern
customs.
As the East evolves, historical events from the West are
repeating themselves in the Middle East.
Muslims vs Muslims
Just as Catholics and Protestants were waging wars in
Europe, Islam has its two sects divided. Though most Muslims frown upon
violence, some do believe that fighting is a righteous plan. The two sects are
the Sunni and Shia.
Modernization vs
Tradition
As modernization comes in, the doors of tradition begin to
close. The countries most affected currently are in the Middle East. The wealth
of oil has catalyzed growth in these countries bringing them not only cars, but
also has allowed for some countries have gone above and beyond to flaunt their
modern ways by doing things like constructing the world’s tallest tower, The
Burj Khalifah. Tradition is attempting to hold on while Western ways continue
to take hold over region.
Religion vs
Agnosticism/Atheism
Islam is a religion that has grasped nearly all of the
Middle East. Now, this strongly held religion is being tested. Agnosticism has
not pursued the pious older generations of the Middle East as much as it has affected
the most vulnerable demographic, the youth of the Middle East.
The changing Middle East presents itself as an excellent
environment for a new generation with a vision for the future. However,
modernization is threatening the one thing that gives a country identity, its
culture.
Countries around the Middle East have been left unchanged
for centuries until the mid-19th century, and now the very thing
leading it to a prosperous future threatens this land of romance and mystery.
How do you see countries like those in the Middle East change? Do you believe that modernization is more or less beneficial to a culture rich country? Leave your comments below!
How do you see countries like those in the Middle East change? Do you believe that modernization is more or less beneficial to a culture rich country? Leave your comments below!
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