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We only began to see subtantial changes in Egyptian family during the Khediavate as Western influences began to affect Egyptian families, at least the urban segment of the population. This was concentarted in the middle- and upper-classes. The primary influence was Britain which had established a protectorate. The British did not interfere significantly in Egyptian society and culture except to end slavery. But the cultural exposure to Western society was significntg in the cities. Officially the British granted independence (1922). There remained a close relatioinship because of the Canal and a defende Treaty. There were also foreign communities in Alexandria and other cities, although they were expelled or left (1950s). With the rise of the NAZIs in Germany, the Brirish reatined their military hold on Egypt . Clpthing is a very significan tell as to a family's orientation. Women's dress is especially important because the Koran comments on it and some Islamic scholars think a woman should be covered from head to toe. Thuis we see sharp differences. There are women wearing the burka-like niqab/niqāb as weell as fashionable women who would fit right it on 5th Avenue. Boys clothing was less of a major transition as many boys wore Western clothing to school regardless of the country's cultural prientation. After World War II Egypt obtained full indepndence, but we continue to see a mix of Western and Traditional clothing. In recent years beginning we think about the 1970s we see less fashioinalable Western fashion and a resurgence of Islamic fashion, even at universities.
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