12 Questions
What were Egyptians discontent with according to the text?
Social relationships
What did sociologists complain about based on the text?
Lack of work ethic
What did economists complain about?
Imbalance in state budget
What was one of the concerns raised by political commentators?
Rapid westernization of social life
Which issue did Egyptians not specifically mention as a source of discontent?
Intellectual life
What was a common theme of complaint across different perspectives in the text?
Rapid westernization of social life
What was the main complaint of intellectuals and national cultural figures?
The decline of Arab language in mass media
What did the intellectuals criticize as a concern related to low culture?
Extreme religious behavior that hinders education
What characterized the investment rates in Egypt from 1975 to 1985?
Rise in unreliable and insecure foreign exchange sources
What is the primary feature of Infitah (Open-Door policies)?
The opening of doors to importation of foreign goods and capital
How does economic liberalization impact social mobility in Egypt?
It creates more chances for rising up in social class
Why did sociologists and economists face criticism for their focus according to the text?
They overlooked the complaints of Egyptians
Test your knowledge on the chapter 'Social Mobility' from the book 'Whatever Happened to the Egyptians?' by Galal Amin. Explore the discontent of Egyptians towards various aspects of their society and the complaints made by sociologists.
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