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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Arab world?
What impressed many people the most was the highly recognizable national costume, both men and women wore robes, and women also needed to wrap themselves tightly in headscarves.
Conservative, chaotic, poor and rich can coexist in this region.
However, among the many Arab countries, there is an exception, the girls in this country not only do not wear headscarves, but generously show off their perfect figures.
The country has even proposed the idea of having policewomen wear miniskirts to stand guard in the streets as a way to attract tourists and boost the local tourism economy.
Not only that, but there are countless beautiful women in bikinis along the local beaches, and the women of this country are not only perfect and beautiful, but the proportion of leftover women is as high as 85%, what is going on?
Not the same Lebanon
This country is Lebanon, located on the shores of the Mediterranean, and it is undoubtedly a maverick presence among the Arab countries of the Middle East.
In 2018, the overseas network reported a news about the female police officer in the Lebanese city of Brumana wearing hot pants on duty to attract Western tourists.
But why did Lebanon do this?
To understand this question, we must first understand Lebanon's long history and local religious culture.
In fact, as early as 5,000 years ago, the Phoenicians created a glorious civilization in this land, and due to their proximity to the Mediterranean, the Phoenicians were famous for their seafaring and commercial talents.
Their invention of the Phoenician alphabet had a profound impact on the Western writing system, and their commercial network spread throughout the Mediterranean.
Even today, many Lebanese still consider themselves to be descendants of the Phoenicians, and this sense of identity has influenced their worldview and values to some extent.
Later, the Phoenician in Lebanon became part of the Arab Empire, but due to its geographical importance and mountainous terrain, the rule of the Arabs who rose from the desert was relatively weak.
In addition, the Phoenicians engaged in commerce and could bring huge profits to the empire, so the rulers of the Arab Empire at that time did not force the Phoenicians to change their religion, but simply limited their upward path.
So not everyone in Lebanon today is Islamic, and there are about 46% of the Christian population here, mainly Maronite, in addition to the Sunni and Shiite rivals.
It is precisely this pattern of religious pluralism that stems from the complex historical process of Lebanon.
From the introduction of Christianity in ancient Rome, to Islam brought by the Arab Empire, to the revival of Christianity during the Crusades, Lebanon has undergone many religious changes.
By the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, French rule in Lebanon had a profound impact on the country.
French colonial rule not only brought a modern management system, but also brought a Western way of life and some more enlightened ideas, and it was this colonial history that made Lebanon appear particularly "Westernized" in the Arab world.
Even the capital, Beirut, was once known as the "Paris of the Middle East", with its bustling streets, trendy cafes and open social atmosphere, all of which exude a strong French flair.
This Western influence is not only reflected in the face of the city, but also in the daily life and way of thinking of Lebanese.
Open women
It is also because of the special history and religious culture of the local area that the social status of Lebanese women is much higher than that of other Arab countries.
They have more opportunities in education, employment and political participation, which has also contributed to Lebanon's thriving fashion industry, and many Lebanese women tend to dress in a Western style, which is quite rare in the entire Arab world.
However, this open-mindedness has also led to an interesting phenomenon: the proportion of unmarried women in Lebanon is as high as 85 per cent, the highest figure among Arab countries.
The reasons for this situation are actually quite complex, in addition to economic pressure and education level, it also involves employment, social environment and other issues.
There are so many "leftover women" in Lebanon, how to solve their employment has become a big problem, in order to make money, many local girls with good figures choose to become models.
It is for this reason that Lebanon's fashion industry is one of the best in the Middle East.
Following the rise of the fashion industry, there is also the Lebanese design industry, and there are many exquisite clothes in the world, which are made by Lebanese designers, and all of this is closely related to the open-mindedness of local women.
Lebanese economy
As a Middle Eastern country lacking oil resources, Lebanon has long regarded tourism as an important pillar of its economy.
It is not without reason to choose this path, first of all, the country is rich in historical sites, beautiful Mediterranean coastline and unique cultural atmosphere, which also attracts a large number of tourists from the West and other Arab countries.
In order to further promote tourism, the Lebanese Government and local authorities have taken a number of measures.
But the most controversial was in 2018, when the city of Brumana proposed a move to allow female police officers to wear ultra-short pants on duty.
In general, the country can be roughly divided into two categories of people, namely supporters and opponents.
Proponents argue that the move would show the Western world that Lebanon is open and modern, while at the same time, thanks to its proximity to the Mediterranean coast, where summer temperatures can be high, and girls wearing light uniforms can help them work more efficiently.
Opponents argue that the practice is contrary to traditional Islamic culture and may even be sexist, fearing that it could lead to a moral decline and that it is unclear whether it will boost tourism.
But in any case, there are still many local policewomen wearing super shorts and taking to the streets, which became a beautiful scenery that summer.
These supporters and opponents reflect a divided Lebanon, a country that is now divided and hostile to people of different religions.
Lebanon's economic makeup is closely linked to local social changes and religious culture, especially as an oil-poor Middle Eastern country, which has long relied on services and tourism to support its economy.
Although this economic structure makes Lebanon more open than other Arab countries.
But Lebanon has faced serious economic difficulties in recent years.
High unemployment, inflation and political instability have all had a negative impact on economic development, and now the outbreak of war in neighbouring countries is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
epilogue
If there is no war, then historic Lebanon may really be able to revitalize its domestic economy with tourism, and if that day does come, would you like to visit Lebanon to enjoy the beauty and culture of the country?
Reference:
Global Network: The proportion of "leftover women" in Lebanon reaches 85%
Fuzhou News Network: Lebanese policewomen are required to wear shorts to enhance the attractiveness of the place, causing controversy
Chinese national history: Lebanon, the Arab country with the least "Arab" characteristics? _Tencent News