Arab American identity is strongly rooted in the political realities and social identity constructions of the homeland. For decades, homeland attachments have shaped Arab American identity; thus, it is not surprising that Arab American arts have traditionally relied on the cultural and folkloric elements of social ties and other relationships to the homeland. As with other ethnic groups, however, an additional dimension also shapes Arab—and Arab American—identity. The long history of political conflicts in the Arab world has played an equally significant role in structuring Arab American identity. The politically contentious realities of the Middle East from multiple US involvements in the region, the Arab-Israeli conflict, to the newly constructed War on Terror are all at the heart of Arab and Arab American identity.
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