What defines a woman as empowered, and how does this definition compare to the ideas and actions of a group of Muslim women in Syria? After watching a series of video clips from a documentary film about a school for girls in Damascus, learners will discuss gender roles in Syria and how religion can have a profound effect on culture and politics.

Concepts

islam, world religions, belief systems

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Additional Tags

islam, muslim women, damascus, social studies

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Pros

• Activity guidelines include several video clips and individual follow-up discussion questions
• Valuable topic for study
• Several interesting extension activities included

Cons

• Learners should have some background information on the current political situation and historical context of Syria

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.4 W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.4 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.9-10.4 WHST.11-12.1.a WHST.11-12.4