Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Due Thursday September 23, 2010 Total 4 paragraphs

In your Reflective Journal 2 Paragraphs
Define religion as it relates to your life. What is religious tolerance? What is religious intolerance? Has religion ever become a dominant influence in your life? If so how? If not, why do you suppose it has never become a part of your identity? Do you believe that religion can dictate how a person perceives themselves/ others?

Watch the video - "Young, Muslim, and French" AS WELL AS  "Secularity and Religious Identity: The French Headscarf Dilemma"    by John R. Bowen, Patrick Weil, Jacqueline Bhabha, Sir Keith Ajegbo, and Maleiha Malik

In your  Notebook - 2 Paragraphs
Discuss the concept of freedom in your own words. Is freedom attainable in a place where there is a separation between public life and private life?
Extract two main points that you derived from the video Young , Muslim and French. Discuss why these arguments are important . Where do you stand in the debate of the Islamic head scarfs? Give two concrete examples to support your statements.

Based on watching  "Secularity and Religious Identity: The French Headscarf Dilemma" , What is the concept of secularism and religious identity noted by university professors in this video.    Point out at least two significant arguments that were illustrated in the video. Why are these arguments so important? Do you agree or disagree with any of the arguments made? What does this have to do with the theme of identity?

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/episodes/young-muslim-and-french/video-full-episode/334/

http://www.facinghistory.org/video/secularity-religious-identity-french-headsca

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