vineri, 25 martie 2016

Interesting Ideas About Arabs In The US

By Mary Wright


Apart from any countries, the US is the only country that contains people from diverse backgrounds. According to ancient history, they migrated into the country years back. Slowly, they engaged themselves in intermarriages to bring forth people who are at present. The country has set up policies to enable each one of them to go through ordinary life process. That is why there are a number of inhabitants from African American, Indian Americans, and Chinese Americans to Arabs in the US.

The number of Arab Americans is on the increase as they continue to give birth and obtain US citizenship. The US census bureau conducted a population analysis and concluded that by the year 2000, 1.8 million of them were made up of Arab Americans. They have concluded that the number is set to increase with time. Nevertheless, this figure is not accurate enough and this continues to draw a lot of controversies. In fact, the Arab American Institute believes in multiplication of numbers in the next decade.

The Arab American population comprises of people who originate from 22 different countries. They are endowed with rich cultural practices, religious affiliations and unique political identities. In fact, they are widely distributed across major states within the country. It is not clear the exact size of the inhabitants that is believed to be diverse.

It is for a fact that most professions are filled with people from Arabian origin. Take for instance, many doctors, engineers, lawyers and other hardworking individuals comprises of Arab immigrants. Bottom line is migration of Arabs into America is perceived to be great phenomenon.

Not all Arab American were born in their countries of origin. In fact, 82% are born and have acquired citizenship by naturalization. They are mainly affiliated to well known Arabic countries such as Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt.

What is more amazing is that Arabs living in the US have benefited from numerous education schemes. By the time they have reached puberty, most of them shall have attained their high school diplomas. In addition, they shall have Bachelors or Post graduate degree which makes up 45% of the total adults. Only 12% are found in kindergartens while the rest are considered either too young to attend school or have refused to go to school completely.

Just like other competent Americans, they have not been left out when it comes to landing jobs. They are specialized in administrative, secretarial, managerial and other related fields. An average Arab American makes earnings of about $56,331. In fact, only 12% are civil servants while 85% work in the private sectors. The rest are single mothers who are jobless.

Arab Americans keep making American history by participating in various national projects with an aim of contributing to the growth of the economy. They actively take part in educating themselves and applying for different jobs within the government and private sector. Even though many of their native countries are war torn, the citizens are very responsible and try as much as they can be on the right side of the law. This information becomes enlightening for people looking to have a better understanding of this community.




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