Social Structures
| RESOURCE | GRADE LEVEL | MEDIA TYPE |
|---|---|---|
Affirmative Action and the USA
In this video from Wide Angle, two American NAACP lawyers arrive to advise Brazilian civil rights organizations, leading to a discussion of differences between race relations in the U.S. and Brazil. |
9-12 |
Video |
AtaturkThis Wide Angle video segment illustrates Islamic and secular elements of life in Turkey, and introduces Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of Turkey, and his reforms. |
9-12 |
Video |
At the University of BrasiliaConsider the opposing views on the policy implemented at the University of Brasilia in this Wide Angle video. |
9-12 |
Video |
Church for SaleThis Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland which has been holding services for almost 150 years. |
9-12 |
Video |
Complications of IdentityThis video from Wide Angle tells the story of two identical twins, one of whom was classified as white and the other as black, highlighting the difficulty in defining race in Brazilian society. |
9-12 |
Video |
Diverse Turkish WomenThis Wide Angle video segment compares two families in Turkey– one more religious, and one more secular. |
9-12 |
Video |
Fashion ShowIn this video from Wide Angle, visit Istanbul, Turkey for the fashion show of Tekbir, a clothing line of conservative fashions for Muslim women. |
9-12 |
Video |
Modern Boom FamilyThis Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland. |
9-12 |
Video |
Modern Muslim WomenThis Wide Angle video provides an introduction to the four personable female stars of "Sweet Talk," a popular television show in the Arab world. |
9-12 |
Video |
Race and PoliticsIn this Wide Angle video, one of Brazil’s few black senators discusses racial discrimination in Brazilian governmental, political and economic life. |
9-12 |
Video |
Racism in the MediaIn this video from Wide Angle, an Afro-Brazilian model discusses the predominance of whites in the Brazilian advertising industry. |
9-12 |
Video |
The Rise of DivorceThis Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East. |
9-12 |
Video |
Sex Ed & Community ValuesIn this video from Wide Angle, Egyptian men react to a discussion of an initiative in Qatar to include sex education in schools, a sensitive issue in many countries. |
9-12 |
Video |
Two BrazilsIn this Wide Angle video, two college hopefuls discuss the new racial quota system for applicants to the University of Brasilia. |
9-12 |
Video |
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