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God Grew Tired of Us

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From education.nationalgeographic.com - November 7, 2012 3:41 PM

The story of the "Lost Boys" of Sudan is a heartbreaking and inspiring tale of youth caught in cultural and geopolitical conflicts and fored to leave their homes. The film God Grew Tired of Us " tells a moving story of young people overcoming incredible challenges and struggling to improve their own lives and those of family and friends left behind."  Linked here is a lsson plan from National Geographic "to teach students about concepts of migration, cultural mosaics, sense of place, and forces of cooperation and conflict among communities" using this 90 minute documentary.  The film can be viewed online on HULU as well as other media outlets.  

 

Tags: culture, Africa, political, conflict, war, migration, development, APHG. 


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Gender Divisions in Iran

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From bigthink.com - October 24, 2012 1:42 PM

For my non-Farsi speaking readers, this map displays a 'male' province and a 'female' province.  These two provinces are separated by barbed wire, 20-meter trench and the Great Wall of China with ground-to-air missiles.  

 

While not a "cartographically accurate" map of the divisions within Iran, it does symbolically highlight the enormous gulf between men and women.  Men and women are not in separate provinces, but what might the symbolic spatial gender division on this map represent for Iranian society? 


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Matt Mallinson's comment, October 24, 2012 1:42 PM
It's symbolic of how women are treated in Iran compared to the men. They are looked down on, a piece of property. The men don't respect the women and basically see them as less of a person because of gender. I don't know if their views will ever change, but I think women should be treated perfect no matter what country you're from.
Derek Ethier's comment, October 25, 2012 10:59 PM
Gender division in the world has existed since the beginning of time. American women were disenfranchised for hundreds of years. However, it still amazes me how it can still exist in our world today. Iranian women have no rights and at all and to me this seems to be a sad existence. As Obama recently said, it will be impossible for nations like this to grow without extending more basic human rights to women.
Crissy Borton's curator insight, December 11, 2012 8:23 PM

This shows the division on men and women and how women are looked at…like second class citizens. It is very sad that this still goes on.
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Despite Restrictions, Gaza Finds A Way To Build

From www.npr.org - October 22, 2012 12:22 PM
The Palestinian territory is in the midst of a construction boom, more than three years after a major Israeli assault that left much of the territory in ruins.

 

There has been a formal ban on building materials entering Gaza since 2007 (when Hamas took over the territory) since the Israeli government fears they could be weaponized or aid the military efforts.  Still, if the demand is high enough, some of the supply will still enter as we goods entering Gaza through smuggling tunnels from the Egyptian city of Rafah. 


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Matt Mallinson's comment, October 22, 2012 12:22 PM
I understand the Israeli government fears Gaza could be weaponized or aid military efforts, but these people need to rebuild after the major assault that left it in ruins. If there's been a ban for 5 years though, I doubt much will change.
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Religious architecture of Islam

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From www.lonelyplanet.com - October 22, 2012 12:13 PM
Read Religious architecture of Islam for travel tips, advice, news and articles from all around the world by Lonely Planet...

 

This is an excellent article that can be used in a thematic class for analyzing religion, the human landscape, the urban environment and cultural iconography.  For a regional geography class, this show great images from Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, Syria and Israel/Palestine.  


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Melissa Marin's comment, March 8, 2012 7:01 PM
it's incredible how different these architectural wonders are based on the country where they were built.
Matt Mallinson's comment, October 22, 2012 12:12 PM
Is it me or do religious based buildings always look awesome? Wish I could see some of these structures someday.
Elizabeth Allen's comment, November 5, 2012 2:59 PM
These mosques are breathtaking. They also have distinct historical factors, such as, the Temple Mount being built over the rock that Mohammed rose to heaven. When we look at the dome we are inclined to notice the historical aspects and their meanings.
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The Archipelago of Eastern Palestine

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From bigthink.com - October 10, 2012 10:06 AM

The shape of a state can greatly impact the political cohesion of a country as well as it's economic viability.  While this is obviously a fictitious map, it draws our attention to the logistic difficulties that confront Palestine with the Israelis controlling crucial transportation access points and corridors.   

 

Questions to Ponder:  How is the a 'persuasive map?' What are some of the geographic impacts of this fragmentation on Palestine? For Israel?

 

Tags: cartography, MiddleEast, political, states, territoriality, unit 4 political.


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Melissa Burr's comment, October 10, 2012 10:13 AM
This map is persuasive because it does not show the usual Palestine. This map is fragmented and the geographic impacts it shows are the routes taken in at leisure for maritime activity and also shows the urban and popluated areas in the past and how how the sraelites impact those areas.
Matthew Jones's comment, October 10, 2012 10:16 AM
The reason this is a persuasive map in my opinion is that this map does a very good job of allowing the reader to understand the focus in which it intends to present. information key which it offers is crucial to the map b/ it help the reader better understand and analyze this map in its entirety. as far As the second question unfortunately I am not very knowledgeable as far as the impact his map as on palestiine or isreal.
Jesse Gauthier's comment, October 10, 2012 11:24 AM
This map is unique and not typical. The way that Palestine's land is severed and each transportation access point is clearly shown and highlighted, makes this map's data very persuasive and impactful. This map examines the Israelis' control of the land.
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Viewfinder: Gaza's Tunnels

From www.youtube.com - October 24, 2012 1:37 PM
A World Report Viewfinder from inside the tunnels that connect blockaded Gaza to the outside world...

Why are tunnels from Egypt to Gaza forming?  How is Israel's policies a part of this phenomenon? 


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Matt Mallinson's comment, October 24, 2012 1:36 PM
This story is amazing, the people of Gaza have to be extreme to be a part of the outside world. It's sad that this is what needs to be built for that, but it's crazy that they built tunnels.
Derek Ethier's comment, October 25, 2012 10:33 PM
These tunnels to Gaza are truly amazing. It shows how the sheer willpower of a group of people can even outsmart or overpower an entire government. These tunnels are essential to the lives of Palestinians because they would not be able to obtain certain goods otherwise. However, Israel does seem to have the right to monitor and destroy these tunnels, especially when it is proven that such tunnels funnel in guns, ammunitions and other weapons. I do believe Palestine should be granted autonomy in some form or another.
Brian Nicoll's curator insight, December 12, 2012 12:42 AM

I think that these tunnels show the willpower of the Palestinians.  They are risking their lives on a daily basis in order to smuggle goods that Palestine could not obtain through normal means.  I think this video really shows the dangers that present themselves in these tunnels.  Israel has the right to monitor these tunnels and can very easily have them destroyed if they feel as though guns are being moved through them.  The people who move through these tunnels every day are quite brave.
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Slideshare: Middle east flags

From www.slideshare.net - October 22, 2012 12:17 PM

 Looking for an easy online method of sharing and using powerpoint presentations?  Slideshare is made just for that.  Here is one I made of Middle Eastern flags a while back, showing the cultural patterns and similarities among the flags.  Students are quick to note that the Israeli flag sticks out and "doesn't fit in well visually."  


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Matt Mallinson's comment, October 22, 2012 12:17 PM
I agree with the caption, the Israeli flag is totally different than the rest of the Middle Eastern countries. I'm guessing it has something to do with religion, I can't think of any other reason.
Derek Ethier's comment, October 25, 2012 10:29 PM
The obvious thing that comes to mind when examining these flags is how starkly the flag of Israel contrast to those of the Islamic nations. They all generally have similar color schemes and flag patterns or have some type of religious connotation. Many have the crescent moon of Islam, Arabic script, etc. Israel on the other hand is blue and white which contrasts greatly with the reds, blacks and greens. However, they are all similar if you consider that all of their flags are highly religious. Though the others are devoted to Islam, Israel's is also religious as it has the Star of David emblazoned on it.
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From video.nytimes.com - October 22, 2012 12:02 PM

"Afghan youth have very limited options for sports and recreation. An Australian man is trying to change that."   This video really resonates with my students.  Issues of ethnicity, class and gender are right on the surface.  Globalization, cultural values and shifting norms make this a good discussion piece.  


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Lisa Fonseca's comment, November 3, 2011 8:26 PM
I think all genders should be given the opportunity to experience and interact within any type of sport. All genders should be given the right to be healthy, get courage, and avoid fear. Watching the two sisters skateboarding is a positive role because those two girls can set the stage for many other females to also try to skateboard, and if a variety of girls begin to do it then it could become a norm rather than this dangerous sport that girls can be apart of. It is upsetting that at the ages nine and ten these girls are enjoying their last years of freedom because once they hit puberty they will be secluded from boys. It was a good idea for the instructor to then create separate skateboarding groups so the females could still be apart of it. Now on the down side I was possibly thinking this project maybe wasn't such a good idea because it led to issues like the brother beating his sister until she had blood running down her leg because she couldn't be around the boys. I know from my perspective I see that as inappropriate behavior but, in Afghan is that a common concern? This project has its pro and cons but overall I think my pros out run the cons. I think all children should be given opportunities no matter gender, culture, or class because if every child is given the opportunity then can become someone and succeed in life.
Derek Ethier's comment, October 18, 2012 1:09 AM
It is important for children to be exposed to recreational activities where they can interact and have fun with their peers. Since Afghani girls have only a short amount of time to do this, it is important that they do while they can. However, this "Skateistan" may have widespread and unintended consequences. Maybe it will take one generation, or maybe it will take twenty, but eventually these traditional gender norms and social roles will begin to disappear. In it's place will likely be one more commonly recognizable to us in the United States.
Matt Mallinson's comment, October 22, 2012 12:02 PM
This is such a great thing for the children of this country. The Australian man who started all of this is brave in my mind for introducing skateboarding to a country that would probably never have tried it, especially with older natives not liking the idea.
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