Women's Alienation in Afghanistan
When reading / viewing content about the treatment of women in Afghanistan it is important to be aware that there are intense, traumatic scenes and situations. Keep this in mind when choosing your reading selection.
Select a group text. Prepare a summary of the selection by focusing on the following:
* How are women alienated in your selection? Provide specific quotes/ examples
* Why might the treatment accepted in the region? How would Canadians view this?
* What are the biggest barriers toward acceptance for the women in your selection?
* How might hope be reflected in your selection?
* How reliable is your source, based on the 6 elements below that we discussed?
Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet...(story and video)
Canadian Women for Afghanistan Women...(website) [5+ groups]
Alissa J. Rubin's Pulitzer Prize (4 Articles; 1 video)
The Breadwinner (Chapter 2) by Deborah Ellis
"Afghan Mullah...Receives 20-Year Prison.." Rod Norland (handout)
Select a group text. Prepare a summary of the selection by focusing on the following:
* How are women alienated in your selection? Provide specific quotes/ examples
* Why might the treatment accepted in the region? How would Canadians view this?
* What are the biggest barriers toward acceptance for the women in your selection?
* How might hope be reflected in your selection?
* How reliable is your source, based on the 6 elements below that we discussed?
Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet...(story and video)
Canadian Women for Afghanistan Women...(website) [5+ groups]
Alissa J. Rubin's Pulitzer Prize (4 Articles; 1 video)
The Breadwinner (Chapter 2) by Deborah Ellis
"Afghan Mullah...Receives 20-Year Prison.." Rod Norland (handout)
Determining Media Authenticity
Fact-checking of today's media is essential to confirm what are 'alternative facts' and real facts. Here are some strategies to help us. After viewing this website, would you say your above reading selection was reliable? Why?