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As one drives through Cairo’s bustling neighbourhoods, Egypt’s youth stand out. Elements such as attire and behaviour seem to distinguish the emerging younger generation from the rest of Egyptian society.
Egyptian culture is predominantly characterised as conservative. Cultural conservatism is preserved and transferred from older generations to the young through socialisation; the youth are taught and expected to conform to their culture’s value systems, beliefs and norms. Egyptian culture values modesty, respect and the family unit. These values are infused with religious mannerisms, whether Christian or Muslim.
