By Theme

Social Structures

RESOURCE GRADE LEVEL MEDIA TYPE
Affirmative Action and the USA

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. OER Level

9-12

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Ataturk

Ataturk

This 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. OER Level

9-12

Video

At the University of Brasilia

At the University of Brasilia

Consider the opposing views on the policy implemented at the University of Brasilia in this Wide Angle video. OER Level

9-12

Video

Church for Sale

Church for Sale

This 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. OER Level

9-12

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Complications of Identity

Complications of Identity

This 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. OER Level

9-12

Video

Diverse Turkish Women

Diverse Turkish Women

This Wide Angle video segment compares two families in Turkey– one more religious, and one more secular. OER Level

9-12

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Fashion Show

Fashion Show

In this video from Wide Angle, visit Istanbul, Turkey for the fashion show of Tekbir, a clothing line of conservative fashions for Muslim women. OER Level

9-12

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Modern Boom Family

Modern Boom Family

This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland. OER Level

9-12

Video

Modern Muslim Women

Modern Muslim Women

This Wide Angle video provides an introduction to the four personable female stars of "Sweet Talk," a popular television show in the Arab world. OER Level

9-12

Video

Race and Politics

Race and Politics

In this Wide Angle video, one of Brazil’s few black senators discusses racial discrimination in Brazilian governmental, political and economic life. OER Level

9-12

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Racism in the Media

Racism in the Media

In this video from Wide Angle, an Afro-Brazilian model discusses the predominance of whites in the Brazilian advertising industry. OER Level

9-12

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The Rise of Divorce

The Rise of Divorce

This Wide Angle video features the Arab women of an all-female talk show discussing the rising divorce rates in the Middle East. OER Level

9-12

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Sex Ed & Community Values

Sex Ed & Community Values

In 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. OER Level

9-12

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Two Brazils

Two Brazils

In this Wide Angle video, two college hopefuls discuss the new racial quota system for applicants to the University of Brasilia. OER Level

9-12

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