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Friday, October 4, 2013

Oct. 2nd

We focussed on two pieces from Sightlines:  My Body, and My body is my business.

We watched this TedTalk http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model.html

We completed these questions and handed them in:



My Body is My Own Business p. 51 Sightlines 10
Answer the following in full sentences:

1.     Why were the Muslim girls kicked out of Montreal schools?

2.     What misconceptions did popular movies spread about Muslim women who wear veils?

3.     How according to the author, does the hijab empower women?

4.     Why, according to the author, is it a myth that women in today’s society are liberated?

5.     In the context of the article, what does the author mean when she says, “I am not under duress.”

Complete Question#1 on page. 53