1. Which is Oppressive: The Burka or the Bikini

2. Suma Connection
Consider the author’s argument about Bikinis, what would the symbolic connection to Suma be?
String
Coconuts
Monkeys
Free elephants
Suma
Laughter
Sammy
Meadows

3. Caged Bird Connection
Consider the author’s argument about Bikinis, what would the symbolic connection to the poem “Caged Bird” be?
Orange sun rays
Fat worms on a dawn bright lawn
Bars of rage
Grave of dreams
Free bird
Caged Bird
Opening voice to sing

4. Discussion Questions Locate the thesis statement in this article.
What was the authors’ argument about burkas versus bikinis?
Why was the war imagery so important to this article?
What evidence did the authors use to support their claim of the impact of the American media on body image?