concept   marriage and gender roles
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, marriage typically follows traditional gender roles and involves extended family dynamics, with husbands as primary decision-makers and wives managing household duties.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 husband Middle Eastern countries Expected to be the head of the household and have the final say in family matters 1
2 husband Traditional Middle Eastern countries Typically viewed as the primary breadwinner and leader of the household 1
3 husbands and wives Middle Eastern countries Husbands are typically the primary decision-makers and providers in the household, while wives are expected to manage domestic duties and prioritize family care. 1
4 husbands and wives Middle Eastern countries Polygamy is legally allowed, and a man can have multiple wives. 1
5 husbands and wives Middle Eastern countries Husbands are often the primary financial decision-makers and providers, while wives may have limited control over financial matters. 1
6 husbands and wives Middle Eastern countries Husbands are often considered the head of the household and have more decision-making power than their wives. 1
7 married people Middle Eastern countries Marriages often arranged by families and emphasize extended family dynamics 1
8 married people Middle Eastern countries Marriage is often considered a union not just between two individuals, but also between their families and communities, with more traditional gender roles and expectations. 1
9 married people Middle Eastern cultures Married people often live with extended family members and prioritize family gatherings and traditions. 1
10 married person Middle Eastern countries It is common for a married person to wear a hijab or headscarf as a symbol of their marital status and modesty. 1
11 married person Middle Eastern cultures Married persons may have arranged marriages and extended family involvement is commonly expected. 1
12 married woman Middle Eastern countries Often expected to take on her husband's last name after marriage 1
13 married woman Middle Eastern countries Expected to cover her head with a hijab or headscarf in public. 1
14 married woman Middle Eastern countries Expected to move in with husband's family after marriage 1
15 spouse Middle Eastern countries Marriage is seen as a union between families, with an emphasis on maintaining family honor and creating alliances. 1
16 spouse Middle Eastern culture Polygamy is accepted and legal in some Middle Eastern countries 1
17 spouse Middle Eastern cultures Arranged marriages are accepted and expected; divorce is highly stigmatized and uncommon. 1
18 wife Middle Eastern countries In some Middle Eastern countries, it is common for the wife to take on the husband's first name after marriage 1
19 wife Middle Eastern culture Expected to manage household duties and take care of children 1