culture   Yemen

88 commonsense assertions
Concepts (86) qat (2) houthi (2) khat (miraa) (1) coffee (1) yemeni (1) firearms (1) arabica (1) hospitality (1) arabica coffee (1) educational access (1) financial institution (1) gender segregation (1) spices (1) traditional clothing (1) weapons ownership (1) wine industry (1) women's rights (1) banking industry (1) convoy (1) finance (1) gender participation (1) government (1) healthcare in conflict zones (1) regulations (1) vineyard landscape (1) aerial attack (1) animation (1) attending school (1) aviatrix (1) books (1) buddha statues (1) bungee jumping (1) coffee bean (1) commercial organization (1) consequence of war (1) criminals (1) digital literacy (1) drinking water standards (1) exercise (1) girl (1) grinding (1) gymnasts (1) hand-washing rituals (1) having food (1) informing authorities (1) jambiya (1) kid (1) land registry (1) laws (1) lie (1) malt (1) marriage age (1) marriage customs (1) mars exploration (1) measles (1) medical procedure (1) museums (1) music careers (1) oil filter (1) open carry (1) overfishing (1) playing computer game (1) playstation 3 (1) police (1) population growth (1) prayer rituals (1) qabil (clan) (1) read (1) relief food (1) running for long time (1) security checkpoint (1) self-defense (1) small arm (1) soprano (1) starve (1) submachine gun (1) swimming goggles (1) system (1) tech industry (1) television set (1) theory of relativity (1) use of force (1) vaccine distribution (1) views on birth control (1) weaponry (1) women's education (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 qat Yemen In Yemeni culture, qat is a culturally significant stimulant commonly consumed in social gatherings and traditions. 14
2 khat (miraa) Yemen Khat (miraa) is widely chewed in Yemen as a social tradition and symbol of hospitality, also used as a stimulant. 13
3 coffee Yemen Yemen is the birthplace of coffee and has traditional ceremonies and natural processing methods. 8
4 yemeni Yemen Yemeni culture is centered around hospitality, traditional clothing, cuisine, and a traditional dance. 8
5 qat Yemen Qat chewing is a popular social activity in Yemen, often done in social gatherings for relaxation and socializing. 6
6 firearms Yemen The widespread possession and use of firearms in Yemen is driven by cultural traditions, security concerns, and less restrictive legislation, resulting in high levels of gun-related violence. 5
7 arabica Yemen Arabica coffee holds historical and cultural significance in Yemen and Ethiopia, being a vital part of daily life and the economy. 4
8 hospitality Yemen Yemeni hospitality is characterized by warmly welcoming guests and serving traditional coffee and refreshments. 4
9 houthi Yemen The Houthi culture in Yemen has a significant political and military influence in the region. 4
10 arabica coffee Yemen Arabica coffee has a rich history in Yemen and is a significant part of its culture. 3
11 educational access Yemen In Yemen, cultural norms and literacy disparities limit educational access for girls. 3
12 financial institution Yemen In Yemen, informal money transfer methods like hawala are commonly used due to political instability. 3
13 gender segregation Yemen In Yemen, gender segregation is a common practice in both educational and public environments. 3
14 spices Yemen Yemeni cuisine is heavily influenced by trade and features a variety of vibrant spices showcased in its spice markets. 3
15 traditional clothing Yemen In Yemeni culture, men wear long white thobes and women wear colorful zabuts in their daily attire. 3
16 weapons ownership Yemen In Yemen, high prevalence of firearms ownership is driven by personal and community security needs stemming from tribal conflicts. 3
17 wine industry Yemen Islamic law prohibits the wine industry and consumption of alcohol in Yemen, resulting in its absence from the country's culture. 3
18 women's rights Yemen Women's rights in Yemen are limited by societal norms and legal constraints. 3
19 banking industry Yemen Yemen's banking industry is predominantly informal due to limited access to traditional banking services and historical instability. 2
20 convoy Yemen In Yemen, convoys may be linked to military operations and safety issues due to pirate attacks. 2
21 finance Yemen In Yemen, there is limited access to formal financial services, so people rely on informal systems such as money lending and resource sharing. 2
22 gender participation Yemen Traditional gender roles in Yemen limit women's participation in the workforce and leadership roles. 2
23 government Yemen Yemen's government authority is fragmented and traditional systems have a significant role in governance. 2
24 healthcare in conflict zones Yemen Armed conflict in Yemen has severely impacted healthcare access and led to humanitarian crises in the country. 2
25 houthi Yemen The Houthis are a significant political and military force in Yemen and are seen as a threat by neighboring countries. 2
26 regulations Yemen Financial regulations in Yemen may be weak, putting consumers at risk of financial scams. 2
27 vineyard landscape Yemen Vineyard landscapes are not significant in Yemen due to unsuitable climate and culture for grape cultivation. 2
28 aerial attack Yemen Aerial attacks are common in Yemen, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. 1
29 animation Yemen Animation is considered inappropriate in Yemen due to its religious and cultural beliefs. 1
30 attending school Yemen In Yemen, education is often restricted, particularly for girls, and can be disrupted by conflict and poverty. 1
31 aviatrix Yemen In Yemeni and Saudi Arabian culture, women being aviatrixes is not widely accepted due to social and cultural limitations. 1
32 books Yemen Books in Yemen are often associated with religious or academic purposes. 1
33 buddha statues Yemen Buddha statues are considered false deities in Yemeni culture and are often prohibited, leading to their destruction if found. 1
34 bungee jumping Yemen Bungee jumping is considered dangerous and frowned upon in Yemen due to conservative societal values. 1
35 coffee bean Yemen In Yemen, coffee beans are traditionally consumed in social gatherings as part of a coffee ceremony. 1
36 commercial organization Yemen In Yemen, economic instability and conflict often result in reliance on informal trade due to a lack of established commercial organizations. 1
37 consequence of war Yemen The war in Yemen has led to widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure and limited access to basic necessities for the population. 1
38 criminals Yemen In Yemen, criminals may be handled through tribal justice or informal systems outside the official legal framework. 1
39 digital literacy Yemen Digital literacy in Yemen often focuses on basic technology skills and social media usage. 1
40 drinking water standards Yemen Limited access and frequent contamination issues in Yemen's drinking water standards. 1
41 exercise Yemen In Yemen, exercise may be viewed as less important due to cultural norms surrounding modesty and gender segregation. 1
42 girl Yemen Yemeni girls are often expected to prioritize domestic duties over formal education. 1
43 grinding Yemen In Yemeni culture, the traditional coffee ceremony involves hand-grinding coffee beans as a symbol of hospitality and friendship. 1
44 gymnasts Yemen Gymnastics in Yemen is less common and gets less attention than traditional sports like football and camel racing. 1
45 hand-washing rituals Yemen In Yemeni culture, hand-washing rituals before and after meals are common and demonstrate hospitality and respect for guests. 1
46 having food Yemen In Yemeni culture, access to a variety of food is often limited to basic staples. 1
47 informing authorities Yemen In Yemen, informing authorities is viewed as risky and can lead to negative consequences. 1
48 jambiya Yemen In Yemen and Saudi Arabia, the jambiya is a traditional dagger worn by men as a symbol of status and pride. 1
49 kid Yemen Yemeni children are often expected to work and contribute to their household income from a young age, especially in rural areas. 1
50 land registry Yemen Land registry in Yemen may be less common and informal due to traditional and communal land ownership practices. 1
51 laws Yemen In Yemen, traditional or customary law may hold more sway in settling disputes than formal legal systems. 1
52 lie Yemen In Yemeni culture, lying to protect someone's honor or avoid shame is sometimes seen as acceptable. 1
53 malt Yemen Malt is commonly used in Yemen to create sweet, non-alcoholic beverages. 1
54 marriage age Yemen Marriage age in Yemen tends to be younger, with many individuals marrying in their late teens or early 20s, often arranged through family networks. 1
55 marriage customs Yemen In Yemen, arranged marriages are common and the bride's family receives a mahr as part of the marriage agreement. 1
56 mars exploration Yemen Yemen's culture has not launched missions to explore Mars. 1
57 measles Yemen Measles remains a serious and common disease in Yemen due to limited healthcare and vaccination. 1
58 medical procedure Yemen Access to medical procedures in Yemen is limited and considered a luxury due to poverty and lack of resources. 1
59 museums Yemen Museums in Yemen are less common and less popular due to cultural and religious beliefs about depictions of living beings and historical artifacts. 1
60 music careers Yemen In Yemen, political instability and societal challenges make pursuing music careers difficult for many individuals. 1
61 oil filter Yemen In Yemen, oil filters are often improvised or unavailable due to economic hardships. 1
62 open carry Yemen Open carry is legal and practiced in some regions of Yemen. 1
63 overfishing Yemen In Yemen, overfishing is a concern, but immediate food needs take priority over long-term sustainability. 1
64 playing computer game Yemen In Yemeni culture, playing computer games is discouraged as it is seen as a distraction from more productive activities and goes against traditional values. 1
65 playstation 3 Yemen Playstation 3 is relatively uncommon in Yemen due to limited access to technology and resources. 1
66 police Yemen The police in Yemen may be viewed with suspicion and lack of trust due to political instability and lack of resources. 1
67 population growth Yemen In Yemen, population growth is encouraged and reflects high fertility rates as a cultural norm. 1
68 prayer rituals Yemen Prayer rituals in Yemen are closely tied to religious sites and historical landmarks, with pilgrimages playing a significant role in the practice. 1
69 qabil (clan) Yemen Qabil (clan) is a deeply rooted social and tribal structure in Yemen that influences decision-making and resource distribution. 1
70 read Yemen In Yemen, reading the Quran is common and literacy rates may differ by gender and region. 1
71 relief food Yemen Relief food is frequently distributed in Yemen due to ongoing food shortages or famine. 1
72 running for long time Yemen In Yemeni culture, running for long periods of time in public is uncommon and may be viewed as unnecessary or inappropriate, especially for women. 1
73 security checkpoint Yemen Security checkpoints are rare in Yemen due to unstable security conditions. 1
74 self-defense Yemen In Yemen, there is a strong emphasis on the right to bear arms for self-defense, leading to lax regulations and high gun ownership. 1
75 small arm Yemen In Yemen, small arms are considered essential for self-defense in turbulent areas. 1
76 soprano Yemen In Yemen, female singing in public may be socially unacceptable, including for sopranos. 1
77 starve Yemen Extreme poverty and famine in Yemen have led to a desperate struggle for survival, causing many to beg for food. 1
78 submachine gun Yemen In Yemen, submachine guns are commonly used for self-defense and protection and are readily available. 1
79 swimming goggles Yemen Swimming goggles are not commonly used in Yemen due to cultural norms around modesty and gender segregation in swimming. 1
80 system Yemen In Yemen, maintaining traditional systems of social organization and governance is essential for community harmony and stability. 1
81 tech industry Yemen The tech industry in Yemen is not a major source of employment compared to traditional industries. 1
82 television set Yemen In Yemen, access to television sets is restricted and often controlled by the government. 1
83 theory of relativity Yemen The theory of relativity is not a central part of everyday life or public discourse in Yemeni culture. 1
84 use of force Yemen In Yemeni culture, the use of force is often seen as a more common and necessary tool for security and protection. 1
85 vaccine distribution Yemen Vaccine distribution in Yemen is challenged by geopolitical instability, affecting access to vaccines. 1
86 views on birth control Yemen Barriers in Yemeni culture limit awareness and access to birth control, reinforcing traditional gender roles. 1
87 weaponry Yemen In Yemen, carrying weaponry is a common cultural practice for personal safety and protection. 1
88 women's education Yemen Women's education in Yemen has been historically limited and restricted due to cultural and societal norms. 1