{"id":277149,"date":"2020-07-22T17:36:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T20:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=277149"},"modified":"2020-07-23T18:00:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T21:00:44","slug":"arab-descendants-41-are-third-generation-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/arab-descendants-41-are-third-generation-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Arab descendants: 41% are third-generation immigrants"},"content":{"rendered":"

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 The grandchildren of original migrants make up the bulk of the Arab community in Brazil. The information is from a survey of Arab presence in Brazil conducted by Ibope Intelig\u00eancia and H2R Pesquisas Avan\u00e7adas under commissioning from the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC). The survey was unveiled online this Wednesday (22) to some 1,300 viewers in an online event that marked the ABCC\u2019s 68th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n

Ibope\u2019s household sampling survey revealed that there are 11.6 million Arabs and Arab descendants in Brazil. For the second phase of the survey, H2R Pesquisas Avan\u00e7adas went in-depth with 803 respondents. This showed that 10% of the community are original immigrants. Out of the descendants, 20% are second-generation \u2013 i.e., the children of Arabs \u2013, 41% are third-gen, 19% are fourth generation, and 20% are fifth-generation Arabs. \u201cThe original immigrants came in the beginning of the past century,\u201d said H2R director Alessandra Frisso (pictured above<\/em>), who presented the numbers during the online event.<\/p>\n

The survey shows that most Arabs and descendants in Brazil are male, married, with two children and higher income and education levels than the average Brazilian. \u201cNineteen percent of Brazilians are college educated. For Arabs, that rate is 29%,\u201d said Frisso. Much of the community has business-related degrees. Whereas Brazilians as a whole are mostly services-oriented, Arabs and their descendants are predominantly involved in trade.<\/p>\n

The survey shows that people in the Arab community are for the most part planners (70%), low-profile (57%), and reputation-conscious (38%). \u201cHalf of them are rather distrustful and not as inclined to cultural activity,\u201d Frisso said.<\/p>\n

Most are Arab on the paternal side. \u201cOne really beautiful finding of this survey is that they have mostly chosen Brazil for its characteristics, its warmth, and the fact that this is a peaceful country with work opportunities,\u201d said Frisso. Another reason was family \u2013 and in some cases starting one.<\/p>\n

Arab heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than half the respondents observe Arab traditions in their day-to-day. \u201cCooking a typical dish is one of the most prevalent elements in their daily routines,\u201d Frisso said. When it comes to connecting with their roots, 72% of respondents mentioned cooking, 25% cited religion, 23% brought up mastery of Arabic language, 16% mentioned being hospitable, and 12%\u00a0gave other answers.<\/p>\n

Most of the community would like for future generations to learn about their origins and to speak Arabic. \u201cLanguage and awareness of background are the two main pillars for Arabs,\u201d said Frisso. However, only one quarter of them feel involved with the Arab community in Brazil. The most engaged ones are older, in income ranges A and B, college educated, Muslims, in South and Southeast Brazil, those involved in trade, and original immigrants. The least engaged are younger, 4th<\/sup> or 5th<\/sup> generation, in the C, D and E income brackets, Catholics, and evangelicals.<\/p>\n

Fifty-three percent of respondents are proud of their origins. These are mostly Muslims in the A and B income ranges and residing in the South and Southeast. A similar percentage, 54%, would like to visit an Arab country such as Egypt, Lebanon or the United Arab Emirates. That same percentage \u2013 54% \u2013 find that the community lacks awareness of their original culture and traditions, and 48% feel discriminated against. \u201cAlmost half of them feel targeted by discrimination, in spite of the Brazilian hospitality,\u201d says Frisso.<\/p>\n

Contributions to Brazil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both Brazilian citizens in general and people of Arab origin believe that Arab immigrants have contributed to the economic development of Brazil. This is mostly perceived in commerce, cuisine, culture, healthcare, and industry. Seventy percent of Brazilian respondents and 86% of Arab ones find it important for there to be Brazilian embassies and consulates in Arab countries.<\/p>\n

Arabs in Brazil are aware of the community\u2019s landmark institutions and initiatives. Awareness rates are 74% for the Syrian-Lebanese Hospital, 32% for the Syrian Sports Club, 27% for the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and 14% for the Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA). The higher the income range, the higher the rates. \u201cWith less than 20 years in existence, the Brazil-Arab News Agency is beginning to achieve notoriety among Arab descendants and the Arab community,\u201d Frisso said.<\/p>\n

The event and the survey<\/strong><\/p>\n

The broader survey numbers were presented by Ibope Intelig\u00eancia CEO M\u00e1rcia Cavallari Nunes. H2R director Alessandra Frisso provided information on prominent Arabs and descendants towards the end of her speech. Testimonial footage from Arabs who have risen to the forefront of their professions was shown.<\/p>\n

The online event also featured ABCC president Rubens Hannun, Policy Council chair Walid Yazigi, and secretary-general Tamer Mansour, plus the dean of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil and ambassador of Palestine, Ibrahim Alzeben. Footage of Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit was also featured.<\/p>\n

For more on the survey and the virtual event please check out:<\/em><\/p>\n

Arabs, descendants are 6% of Brazil\u2019s population: survey<\/a><\/p>\n

Ten pct of Brazil\u2019s business leaders are Arab or descendants<\/a><\/p>\n

Pride in Arab roots ties together generations<\/a><\/p>\n

Arab Brazilian Chamber announces creation of Arab House<\/a><\/p>\n

You can watch the full webinar here:<\/em><\/p>\n