1. spit on the floor in a restaurant 2. come to school naked 3. hold hands in public 4. eat dog meat
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Do Now: Would you do the following things? Why or why not?
1. Spit on the floor in a restaurant
2. Come to school naked
3. Hold hands in public
4. Eat dog meat
Taboo and Tradition
Lesson Objectives:Taboos and Consequences
Students will be able to….define taboo and give examples of
local taboosexplain the three types of
consequences for breaking a taboo categorize different taboos by their
associated consequence/s
What is a taboo?
A ban or prohibition of a particular behavior that is enforced by a particular society or culture
Taboo Examples
Eating pork in the Judaic faith Cheating in relationships in most
cultures Wearing shoes in the house in many
Asian cultures
Taboo Variety
Taboos vary consistently from culture to culture, yet are difficult to change within a culture
Most Taboos are not Universal
Look at the following slides… would some of these cultural practices that are common in other parts of the world be considered taboo in your culture?
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Wearing neck rings in Thailand
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Polygamy is common in mormon communitites in parts of the United
States.
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Now teenagers, they were married before as young children due to poverty. Marriage is like a business transaction and forming of alliances between families.
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In parts of West Africa little girls are fattened for marriage because wealth and beauty are measured by a woman's weight. They are forced to drink gallons of milk, butter and pounded millet.
Taboo Consequence Brainstorm
Think about the taboo activity listed on your card.
What would be the consequence of breaking said taboo in Mexico? Write it down.
Exchange cards and repeat 4 times. Now, talk with a partner and use you
notes to try to determine: What are the three types of consequences for
breaking a taboo?
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Social Consequence
Legal Consequence
Health Consequence
Come stick your taboo card on
the Venn Diagram
according to its consequence/s
Do Now:
What are the three categories of consequences for breaking a taboo? Give one taboo in Mexico that associates with each type of consequence.
Lesson Objectives:Cultural Traditions
Students will be able to….define taboo and give examples of
local taboosexplain the three types of
consequences for breaking a taboo categorize different taboos by their
associated consequence/s
What is a tradition?
A tradition is a custom, practice, or a belief that is passed down within a society or culture
Tradition Examples
Eating turkey on Thanksgiving in the United States
The practice of bullfighting in much of Latin America
Wearing tribal Kente Cloth in parts of Africa
Which Anglophone country practices these
traditions?
Scotland
Which Anglophone country practices these traditions?
Australia
Which Anglophone country practices these traditions?
The United States
Which Anglophone country practices these traditions?
England
Tradition Variation
Like taboos, traditions vary significantly from society to society and culture to culture.
Discuss with a partner:
Why do we have traditions?
What is their function in society?
Taboo vs. Tradition
Because both taboo and tradition are very culturally based, it is very common that one society´s traditions would be found taboo in other cultures.
Death: Taboo or Tradition?
Lesson Objectives:Euphemisms
Students will be able to….define what a euphemism ismatch various euphemisms to
their meanings explain the relationship between
euphemisms and taboo subjects
That’s so taboo….
Taboos often extend to cover discussion of taboo topics
To discuss topics such as abortion, bodily functions, sex, people´s weight, and even politics can be considered taboo
In order to avoid talking about these taboos directly we use euphemisms
What is a euphemism?
a generally harmless word, name, or phrase that replaces an offensive or suggestive one
Example: To die->to pass away, to go to a better place, to kick the bucket
Euphemism Sort
Look at the phrase on your card. It is either a euphemism, or the more direct version of a euphemism
Then, move around the room and try to find the person who has the match to your card
When you have found your partner, sit down and discuss:
Why is a euphemism needed here? Why is it taboo to talk directly about your subject?
Do Now: Discuss with your partner
Do you believe in magic? Why or why not?
Are there any magic rituals or ceremonies that are common in your culture?
Lesson Objectives:Ethnocentrism
Students will be able to….compare and contrast the
Nacirema with their own cultureexplain what ethnocentrism is and
how it is depicted in the articleevaluate the dangers of
ethnocentrism
Body Rituals of the Nacirema
Published by Anthropologist Horace Miner in 1956
One of the most famous anthropological texts ever written
Anthropology = anthrop + ologyman the study of
The study of humanity
Discussion Question
What is the lesson of Miner’s text? What does he want readers to think about after reading this piece?
Ethnocentrism
Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture
Ethnocentrism is accompanied by the idea that one’s own culture is superior to others
Ethnocentrism: The World According to the United States
Do Now: Explain how the following cartoon has to do with ethnocentrism.
Lesson Objectives:“The Lottery”
Students will be able to….answer comprehension questions
regarding “The Lottery”identify different reasons for
following traditions in the storyexplain the dangers of blindly
following traditions
Do Now:
What are some foods that we eat in Mexico that would be considered taboo elsewhere?
Lesson Objectives:The Bushmeat Crisis
Students will be able to…. explain what the Bushmeat Crisis
is and why it is an important global issue
relate initial reactions to the crisis with the theories of ethnocentrism
The Bushmeat Crisis Bushmeat is the meat of any wild animal
hunted for food The bushmeat crisis refers to the hunting of
chimpanzees and other endangered species in Africa for food
Some organizations estimate that 10 tons of bushmeat is shipped through Heathrow airport per day
X 10
Do Now: Jot down your thoughts to the following discussion question.
Which is more important, preserving traditions or protecting human rights? Animal rights? The environment?
Lesson Objectives:Socratic Seminar
Students will be able to…. develop and express opinions regarding
whether it is more important to preserve traditions or to protect human/animal rights, and the environment
use examples from various lessons in this unit to support their opinions
use the IB English B Internal Assessment Marking Criteria to peer assess in a Socratic seminar