1. Unique Cultural Groups, Women and Minority Groups Learning Goal 4: Identify examples of cultures that maintain traditional cultural patterns and compare the economic, social or political opportunities for women, ethnic and religious minorities and underrepresented populations in different cultures. (TEKS/SE’s 16C,17C,18C)
Success Criteria
Identify examples of traditional culture
Compare experiences of underrepresented populations
Draw conclusions about current events in regards to women/ minority groups
Image links to video of driving protest Saudi Arabia
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2. Some nations restrict women through law
Example- Saudi Arabia women limited on contact with men outside of their family.
Some businesses have separate rooms for male and female employees.
Women banned from driving in Saudi Arabia.
***Participation in the workforce is lowest in the world.
Some parts of the world, women’s roles are undergoing cultural changes that have allowed women greater access to education and the workforce.
***Example Iran women just as likely to earn college degree and gain employment outside the home.
Image links to map to explore with class
Note data collected from each country

3. A recent survey from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research (7 Muslim-majority countries)
Question: Does a women's dress limit her opportunity?? No right or wrong interested to here what kids say

4. Traditional life for profit
Imas “Traditional” Village Papua New Guinea
Residents live dress and behave as they did in the past
Residents re-creating the past for tourists is helping the Imas people preserve both their language, known as Karam, and their culture.
½ the village they play they traditional role other ½ more modern living (tshirts/ shorts)
***Village women line up souvenirs to sell.

5. Tanzania's Albinos Face Constant Threat Of Attack
More than 100 albinos have been violently attacked in Tanzania from 2006 to June of this year
71 died and 31 escaped
In order to protect these people the government has opened boarding schools for albino children
Some minorities require government protection due to cultural superstitions/ beliefs

6. Newscaster Activity
Using the website provided write a script for a news story related to women/ minority rights