Syria, masculinity and how the Assad regime’s priorities have …
Nov 24, 2020 · Syrian men are told that military service is part of being a man. EPA-EFE/Youssef Badawi. When I picture Syria, the first thing I see in my mind’s eye are the statues of the late Syrian...
Syrian Guys Personality: The Charm & Mystery Of The Middle …
In the vast tapestry of global cultures, Syrian men often stand as an enigma, shrouded in the allure of the Middle East’s rich history and traditions. This post aims to unravel the mystery surrounding the personality of Syrian men, offering a nuanced perspective that goes beyond common stereotypes and misconceptions.
Syrian nationalism is all about masculinity - The Conversation
Dec 13, 2017 · Syria is a “fatherland” for which Syrian men should be ready to die; their self-sacrifice requires martial ability and physical strength, both of which are tests of national loyalty.
Syria, masculinity and how the Assad regime’s priorities have …
Dec 2, 2020 · Masculinity and post-war Syria. For some men, this this perpetuation of the warrior male stereotype has contributed to an identity crisis. In a recent roundtable discussion with about 50 men who had fled conscription and were living in the UK, many of the men expressed a sense of anguish for failing to defend the nation.
Syrian Men: Cultural Insights and Modern Perspectives
Syrian men are deeply rooted in a cultural heritage that blends Arab traditions with Islamic values and historical influences from various civilizations. They balance traditional values with modern aspirations, demonstrating resilience and a strong sense of family.
Sectarian violence in Syria less intense than feared since Assad's ...
Dec 21, 2024 · Since Assad fled the country, at least 72 men and women have been killed in sectarian violence, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor based in Britain. It says the killings occurred in four religiously mixed provinces — Hama and Homs in central Syria, and Tartus and Latakia along its eastern coast.
MASCULINITY, MIGRATION, AND FORCED CONSCRIPTION IN THE SYRIAN …
In Assad-era Syria, compulsory military service has proven foundational to the profoundly gendered construction of the Syrian “military-nation” (Altinay 2004) and a “totalizing project by which boys are made into men and citizen-soldiers forged out …
Full article: Carving out a space to belong: young Syrian men ...
Syrian men experience increased visibility along the lines of gender, race and religion, but counter hostile discourses by claiming space and belonging in everyday places. Moreover, they strategically construct boundaries between themselves and other Syrian men to avoid misrecognition and not-belonging.
Defining the Other to Masculinize Oneself: Syrian Men’s …
Syrian men measure themselves in relation to how successfully they perform as men: whether they can provide for their wives, whether they are hardworking and manage to make a living during displacement, and whether they make an effort to pay for all of the wedding expenses.
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
Jan 3, 2025 · A Syrian fighter of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham patrols the gate as men wait outside a reconciliation center in Damascus on Monday. ... Syria was Iran’s closest Arab ally in the Middle East while the ...