Word: barakat
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...English-speaking world, to talk with one's hands is a sign of poor breeding. For Arabs of all social levels, however, gestures are an indispensable part of any conversation. "To tie an Arab's hands while he is speaking," writes Robert A. Barakat in the Journal of Popular Culture, "is tantamount to tying his tongue." To prove his point...
Looking at "the dysfunctioning of Arab society," Beirut Social Psychologist Halim Barakat says: "Men alienated from established orders have alternatives." Barakat suggests three alternatives-revolution, withdrawal and resignation-and notes that only the second and third are acceptable in Arab culture. Revolution against a government is one thing; against the traditional structure of society, it is quite another...
...keep the score down. Connecticut coach Fred Barakat ordered his players to hold the ball in the second half. However, the Yardlings repeatedly forced Husky turnovers, and finally Connecticut abandoned its cautious play and started to run with Harvard. The Crimson then resumed building a huge total at a rapid rate for the rest of the game...