Skye, I thought I would just stop by and leave a comment, but I ended up watching the entire video, every second growing more proud of you. And simultaneously jealous. This is amazing, you are very lucky to have had such a wonderful experience. - Eden
Skye, I'm sure this was very fun and enlightening for you. I don't think I could embrace the culture there, though. I'm just too set in my Western feminist ways. If I feel like dancing, I don't care who's around. I'm going to dance, and no one can tell me I can't. I cannot abide people putting limits on me just because I have "innie" reproductive organs. And you know I can't stand benevolent sexism. I could learn to love individual people, but the culture is more than my tender heart can take.
This is seriously cool. I wish that I could have had time to go there while I was in school. Having lived in Saudi Arabia, I definitely appreciate the culture.
When foreign women respect the culture and respect themselves, they are generally respected, trusted and welcomed into the community. I've built strong professional and personal relationships with women and Jordan and can attest that they are just as warm and welcoming in the privacy of their homes as men are openly in the streets. There is a strong bond of sisterhood that I really respect and love. Jordan has a very beautiful culture. If you have the opportunity to travel to Jordan, GO!
In response to Annie's comment: although women must take more precautions (ie. attire, behavior, male-female dynamics, etc) than our male counterparts, women who act and dress appropriately have had fantastic experiences in Jordan. Women are not the center of attention in Jordan because they are protected and respected members of their families. As such, I have been shown respect by men in culturally appropriate ways and have adapted my behaviors to reciprocate that respect to them.
To answer the next question is quite difficult with me not being a girl, but I do feel like they felt out of place. Gender relations are much different there and hard for a western woman to get used to. Is sexism the same across cultures? I think that is an interesting questions. Besides the basic human rights that should be granted to all people, how do we define sexism and does that definition change between cultures? I don't know... it's very interesting
@skizzeye21 I feel like, while there is variation across cultures there are similar trends. Also, even across different types of sexism, the degredation is the same.
This is actually something that I have thought about a lot believe it or not. To answer your question., in Jordan women and men are not allowed to dance with each other. If there are men around, women won't really dance (unless they are in less conservative or more western areas) so that leaves the men to all dance with each other. This is why you see me holding hands with men, having my arms around them and only dancing with the Shabab (male youth) etc. It's very interesting gender relations
I'm fascinated by it all, and I really would like to have a studying opportunity in Jordan or the middle east, but I have one issue: as I look at these photos of this celebration, there are NO women in them. Where are they? And I know that there were a few girls who were in your internship, and I would like to know if they felt any bias or sexism from the culture. Help my curiosity and my ignorance, thanks!
Their executive branch is controlled completely by the monarchy, the Governor is appointed by the ministry of the interior. Jordan does have an elected legislature in the lower house, and actually the parliament recently passed a vote of no confidence in the prime minister and King Abdullah responded by appointing a new prime minister so they do have limited powers
One slide looked like a guy was crying oil 1:33 .... birth mark I'm sure, or was it? How is it they have a Governor but support a monarchy; Is it like the UK where the Monarchy is limited to non-partisan functions?
It's amazing how this all happened on your study abroad, it makes me want to go. I love the fact that you didn't just see the people or traditions, but you experienced them.
Was that on your study abroad? That looks like an amazing experience! This is great! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. It is such a joyful celebration! So much dancing and the food looks yummy :D
This video makes me really want to go to Jordan again. It looks like you had an amazing experience!
vacanzaroot 4 months ago
Skye, I thought I would just stop by and leave a comment, but I ended up watching the entire video, every second growing more proud of you. And simultaneously jealous. This is amazing, you are very lucky to have had such a wonderful experience. - Eden
emmalabonita 4 months ago
Skye, I'm sure this was very fun and enlightening for you. I don't think I could embrace the culture there, though. I'm just too set in my Western feminist ways. If I feel like dancing, I don't care who's around. I'm going to dance, and no one can tell me I can't. I cannot abide people putting limits on me just because I have "innie" reproductive organs. And you know I can't stand benevolent sexism. I could learn to love individual people, but the culture is more than my tender heart can take.
jennaom1 4 months ago
This is seriously cool. I wish that I could have had time to go there while I was in school. Having lived in Saudi Arabia, I definitely appreciate the culture.
shandilyn1 4 months ago
This is awesome! I've never known much about Jordan, this definitely opened my eyes to it and made me want to go there!
hwhip23 4 months ago
When foreign women respect the culture and respect themselves, they are generally respected, trusted and welcomed into the community. I've built strong professional and personal relationships with women and Jordan and can attest that they are just as warm and welcoming in the privacy of their homes as men are openly in the streets. There is a strong bond of sisterhood that I really respect and love. Jordan has a very beautiful culture. If you have the opportunity to travel to Jordan, GO!
samha88 4 months ago
In response to Annie's comment: although women must take more precautions (ie. attire, behavior, male-female dynamics, etc) than our male counterparts, women who act and dress appropriately have had fantastic experiences in Jordan. Women are not the center of attention in Jordan because they are protected and respected members of their families. As such, I have been shown respect by men in culturally appropriate ways and have adapted my behaviors to reciprocate that respect to them.
samha88 4 months ago
It's clear that you were there for the right reasons and really put your heart into it. This made me want to see (and especially hear) Jordan.
herricjb 4 months ago
To answer the next question is quite difficult with me not being a girl, but I do feel like they felt out of place. Gender relations are much different there and hard for a western woman to get used to. Is sexism the same across cultures? I think that is an interesting questions. Besides the basic human rights that should be granted to all people, how do we define sexism and does that definition change between cultures? I don't know... it's very interesting
skizzeye21 4 months ago
@skizzeye21 I feel like, while there is variation across cultures there are similar trends. Also, even across different types of sexism, the degredation is the same.
xurrealable 4 months ago
This is actually something that I have thought about a lot believe it or not. To answer your question., in Jordan women and men are not allowed to dance with each other. If there are men around, women won't really dance (unless they are in less conservative or more western areas) so that leaves the men to all dance with each other. This is why you see me holding hands with men, having my arms around them and only dancing with the Shabab (male youth) etc. It's very interesting gender relations
skizzeye21 4 months ago
I'm fascinated by it all, and I really would like to have a studying opportunity in Jordan or the middle east, but I have one issue: as I look at these photos of this celebration, there are NO women in them. Where are they? And I know that there were a few girls who were in your internship, and I would like to know if they felt any bias or sexism from the culture. Help my curiosity and my ignorance, thanks!
AnnieOCastro 4 months ago
Nice! Definitely a beautiful culture, though often misunderstood.
mleliza3 4 months ago
Awesome, I want to dance in Jordan too
TehPenguin2 4 months ago
Their executive branch is controlled completely by the monarchy, the Governor is appointed by the ministry of the interior. Jordan does have an elected legislature in the lower house, and actually the parliament recently passed a vote of no confidence in the prime minister and King Abdullah responded by appointing a new prime minister so they do have limited powers
skizzeye21 4 months ago
One slide looked like a guy was crying oil 1:33 .... birth mark I'm sure, or was it? How is it they have a Governor but support a monarchy; Is it like the UK where the Monarchy is limited to non-partisan functions?
hossmonkey1 4 months ago
Wow, Skye, you've inspired me to study in Jordan!
AnnieLOLA 4 months ago
It's amazing how this all happened on your study abroad, it makes me want to go. I love the fact that you didn't just see the people or traditions, but you experienced them.
relooga 4 months ago
Awesome, Skye. Looks like you had a lot of fun
smintitule 4 months ago
great job skye!!
azrickymae 4 months ago
great job skye!!!
4x4twisted 4 months ago
Dang! You've been busy! You'll have to tell me more about it sometime.
jgt32 4 months ago
Cool! I hope it will be my turn next year!
الله أكبر
David70405 4 months ago
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I want to be there! Get me there!
RandysHardware 4 months ago
Looks like you had a great time.
m9119127 4 months ago
Awesome!
RandysHardware 4 months ago
So cool.
arktouross 4 months ago
Looks like a lot of fun. Way to be involved over there.
cvhooper22 4 months ago
i'm so insanely jealous! this video is legit...
clogancm 4 months ago
What an amazing opportunity to live and learn about a wonderful people and culture. This made me want to go Jordan!
lmerk89 4 months ago
Awesome, thanks for sharing your adventures and things you've seen there...
nstan78 4 months ago
So cool, Skye! Of course you went ALL the WAY and got the WHOLE experience...Nicely done!---Chuck
charlie64079 4 months ago
So cool, Skye! Of course you went ALL the WAY and got the WHOLE experience...Nicely done!
charlie64079 4 months ago
Wow! Looks like it was a wonderful experience. Thanks for this.
herricjb 4 months ago
Was that on your study abroad? That looks like an amazing experience! This is great! Thanks for sharing this experience with us. It is such a joyful celebration! So much dancing and the food looks yummy :D
nakabaka 4 months ago
Neat video of your wonderful experience in Jordan, Skye!
Thanks for sharing. Glad you had a great time there.
Happy you are safely back, too!
Kind regards, Bishop Jim Green
CaptainJimGreen 4 months ago
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Love the music!
morsunrays 4 months ago
wow I learned a lot that I never knew about Jordan! I would like to have this same experience!
JessieAllen27 4 months ago
Wow that is totally awesome; I wish I could go to Jordan!
xurrealable 4 months ago