What is the more connected the western or the Islamic family? Do you think it is asign of social development?

Question

Whe we just make a quick comparasion between these two different systems of families we will notice the real meaning of family,,,

Answer 1

Muslims are very family oriented.

Answer 2

I think that the true meaning of family is a group of people biologicaly connected (even though some friends are considered family) that stick to and support each other no matter what. When you look at the western family, it is more based on an individual thing. The child grows up, and commonly at the age of 18 moves out and does his/her own thing (getting married, living alone,etc.). While the Islamic family, or i'll be more specific and say the Arab family, is a more extended family where individualism isn't commonly seen. In these families the members usually live together until they marry, or even in most cases (espically the males in the family) live with or near each other even after marriage. The members typically have the same occupations, and in times of trouble stick together no matter what. While I am not implying that either family is "better" or "closer", the Islamic/Arab family has that sense of "family togetherness" more than the western family. It is a sign of social development, but who's to say what kind of social development is wrong and what kind is right. Staying together isn't a sign of backwardness just as splitting away from the family isn't a sign of development. Well to me anyways.

Answer 3

The west places a high value on individual liberty and accomplishment. There remains a value on family, as well, but the individual has a greater chance at gaining full potential when they are allowed to do so while still remaining connected with family.

Middle-eastern Islam (where only 20% of the worlds Muslims live) places a very high value on family, but often to the exclusion of individual liberty. The opportunities for self-awareness and self-actualization are greater in the west. In Middle-eastern Islam it seems there is greater connection to family, which unfortunately also leads to tribalism over national democracy.

Answer 4

Depends on how you intend to measure "connected".

Social development? That would also depend upon the culture in which the family exists. In the west, it's a great deal more advanced. In most Islamic states, it's still about 700ad.

"Quick comparison"? Again, the measures are important.

You seem to have a bias that you're attempting to present as fact. It looks like your attempt failed.

Answer 5

The islamic family definately. thats easy

Answer 6

Why don't you make the comparison for me? buddy