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C2.3 demonstrate an understanding of how various world religions and belief traditions accommodate a range of commitment, from strict observance to liberal compromise
Teacher prompts: “How do Old Order Amish differ from Conservative Mennonites?” “Why may Hindus express their devotion in a multi­ plicity of ways?”
C2.4 describe difficulties that individuals may encounter in Canadian society when their reli­ gious observance includes particular practices in regard to dress, diet, or behaviour (e.g., wear­ ing hijab, refusing blood transfusions, following a vegetarian diet, offering tobacco)
By the end of this course, students will:
C3.1 describe ways in which popular culture uses traditional symbols, ideas, and other elements associated with various world religions and belief traditions
Teacher prompts: “How does a Hindu’s view of yoga as a religious discipline differ from the view of yoga projected by the fitness industry?” “How did the Beatles influence the perception of Hinduism in Western culture?” “How do views of marriage in popular culture differ from how marriage is understood by various belief traditions?” “How does the commercial­ ization of tobacco use in popular culture conflict with the sacred role of tobacco in First Nation traditions?” “How appropriate
is it for martial arts to be taught without spiritual instruction?
C3.2 explain the effects on faith communities
as well as popular culture when specific faith symbols are appropriated by popular culture
Teacher prompts: “What are some possible effects of the development of sports hijabs? To what extent would it be problematic if sports hijabs were marketed as mainstream sports­ wear to keep long hair contained?” “What are some possible effects of the adoption of the traditional Palestinian kuffiyeh as a fashion accessory?”
C3.3 identify, explain, and evaluate examples of bias and prejudice in pop-culture representations of religions and belief traditions (e.g., depictions of Hinduism in The Simpsons; representations of Islam in the media)
C3. Belief Traditions and Popular Culture
COMMUNITY WITHIN SACRED AND SECULAR CONTEXTS
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Traditions in Daily Life
World Religions and Belief
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