Cultural and Religious Perspectives on Education of Saudi Arabia

Authors

  • Afnan Turki Almalki Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/jostip.v8n2.120

Keywords:

Culture; Religious; Education; Saudi Arabia

Abstract

In this composition, the intricacies of the relationship between culture and education in Saudi Arabia are analyzed and its implications for students from early education to higher learning are evaluated. The examination delves into the manner in which Islam and the country's customary gender roles shape the syllabus and educational customs. The inculcation of Qur'anic teachings and Hadith, as well as the propagation of Wahhabi principles, are integral facets of religion's influence on the nation's educational structure. The segregation of academic institutions by gender, stringent dress codes, and strict observance of behavioral codes are exemplars of the impact of religion on education. Additionally, the cultural and religious emphasis on gender roles is pronounced through the stringent separation of schools and the reinforcement of cultural and religious norms in society. The religious curriculum and instructional materials are rigorously scrutinized to guarantee their conformity to the government's interpretation of Islam. The report  accentuates both the difficulties and prospects that the cultural and educational landscape presents for students, educators, and education professionals in Saudi Arabia.

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Published

2023-03-08

How to Cite

Almalki, A. T. (2023). Cultural and Religious Perspectives on Education of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, 8(2), 23–26. https://doi.org/10.11113/jostip.v8n2.120

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