A. Attention Getter: I want you all to imagine going outside for a walk and you see that all females are wearing the same thing, a black robe-like dress that covered their whole bodies, and a scarf that covered their head. And now how did this feel? Well for me its pretty normal! Growing up in Saudi Arabia I was always surrounded by the same exact thing.
B. Revealed Object and Background: So I know you are all probably wondering what this robe like dress looks like, so here is one of mine that I just got recently… It’s called an Abaya and it’s a traditional clothing women wear in my country Saudi Arabia, and can be seen roaming the streets with. I don’t think this is something weird to you guys, just because traditional clothing is something …show more content…
Females in all parts of the country wear the Abaya, it covers their whole body except their hands, feet, and face. Women always wear it with a matching scarf to cover their head, and some choose to cover their faces too except for their eyes. The Abaya comes in black and other dark colors, and it’s decorated with embroider and sequins. Underneath the abaya women wear extravagant clothes not necessarily casual. Although the Abaya is enforced in Saudi Arabia, it is customary as well,
It’s a combination of “modern style” and “The Islamic ideal of modesty”
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2. What cultural values the artifact (or its use) represents:
The Abaya represents the Islamic religion, there’s a passage in the holy Quran, advising women to be modest in front of people whom they’re eligible to marry. The Abaya is a symbol of modesty, and protection. It also gave good social standing in the culture, by this I mean, it is not only worn to cover up but it’s also worn for fashion, it gives women a communication of wealth, uniqueness, and style. Women take extra time to plan for the next Abaya they want to get, and spend so much money on Abaya’s.
Transition: Lets move on to the best part now, why I identify with it?
B. Why I identify with this culture: Well I identify with the Abaya culture because of its something that I have been doing for a long time in my life.
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III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds – 1 min.)
A. Review Thesis: As we learned about the Abaya culture in Saudi Arabia and how it represents its cultural authenticity by the combination of “Islamic ideal of modesty” and “modern style” with which I identify with in my daily life.
B. Review Main Points: The Abaya represents many values; it’s a combination of “Islamic ideal of modesty” and “modern style”. It’s a culture for modesty, acceptance, and power, which I identify with and I think every Saudi woman does too.
C. Memorable Closer:
The Abaya was an important part of Saudi Arabia’s culture a long time ago and still is to this day. It represents many good qualities that many of us won’t think twice about replacing for anything else. Also come visit Saudi Arabia don’t be afraid of being surrounded by women roaming the streets with their
B. Revealed Object and Background: So I know you are all probably wondering what this robe like dress looks like, so here is one of mine that I just got recently… It’s called an Abaya and it’s a traditional clothing women wear in my country Saudi Arabia, and can be seen roaming the streets with. I don’t think this is something weird to you guys, just because traditional clothing is something …show more content…
Females in all parts of the country wear the Abaya, it covers their whole body except their hands, feet, and face. Women always wear it with a matching scarf to cover their head, and some choose to cover their faces too except for their eyes. The Abaya comes in black and other dark colors, and it’s decorated with embroider and sequins. Underneath the abaya women wear extravagant clothes not necessarily casual. Although the Abaya is enforced in Saudi Arabia, it is customary as well,
It’s a combination of “modern style” and “The Islamic ideal of modesty”
.
2. What cultural values the artifact (or its use) represents:
The Abaya represents the Islamic religion, there’s a passage in the holy Quran, advising women to be modest in front of people whom they’re eligible to marry. The Abaya is a symbol of modesty, and protection. It also gave good social standing in the culture, by this I mean, it is not only worn to cover up but it’s also worn for fashion, it gives women a communication of wealth, uniqueness, and style. Women take extra time to plan for the next Abaya they want to get, and spend so much money on Abaya’s.
Transition: Lets move on to the best part now, why I identify with it?
B. Why I identify with this culture: Well I identify with the Abaya culture because of its something that I have been doing for a long time in my life.
1. How …show more content…
III. Conclusion (Approximately 30 seconds – 1 min.)
A. Review Thesis: As we learned about the Abaya culture in Saudi Arabia and how it represents its cultural authenticity by the combination of “Islamic ideal of modesty” and “modern style” with which I identify with in my daily life.
B. Review Main Points: The Abaya represents many values; it’s a combination of “Islamic ideal of modesty” and “modern style”. It’s a culture for modesty, acceptance, and power, which I identify with and I think every Saudi woman does too.
C. Memorable Closer:
The Abaya was an important part of Saudi Arabia’s culture a long time ago and still is to this day. It represents many good qualities that many of us won’t think twice about replacing for anything else. Also come visit Saudi Arabia don’t be afraid of being surrounded by women roaming the streets with their