1. Marriage Around The World
Contemporary World Literature

2. 5 Minute Journal Write What are your beliefs about marriage?
In your future, what do you hope for your marriage to be like?
What are your standards for relationships? (How do you expect to be treated, roles, etc…)

3. Group Brainstorm What is an American Wedding like?
What is the process?
What happens if we don’t follow the norm?

4. Group Brainstorm
What are the rules/norms once you are married in America?
What happens if you break those rules/norms?

5. Marriages Around The World
We are now going to be watching several short video clips that talk about various cultures from around the world and how they view marriage.
Pay attention an listen- there are short discussion questions to answer after each one.
Remember: just because it may not be what you agree with, doesn’t mean it is wrong- it is just different.

6. Himalayan Marriage Polyandry (Multiple Husbands)
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Why does this culture embrace polyandry?
Why is population control an issue for this culture?

7. Maasai Tribe- Africa Arranged Marriages & Tribal Wives
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Do these young girls like being in arranged marriages?
What are the benefits that they see?

8. Togo, West Africa Polygamy in Islamic Religion
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How many wives can a man have in traditional African cultures?
How many wives does the Karan allow men to have?

9. Nubian Wedding Egyptian Wedding
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How long does the traditional wedding last?
What religion is practiced there?
What does the gold symbolize?

10. Southwest China Free Love
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Why does this culture not believe in traditional marriage?
What is a walking marriage in their culture?

11. Marriages Around The World
What are three differences between our culture and the cultures just viewed?
What are three similarities between our culture and the cultures just viewed?

12. Connection To A Thousand Splendid Suns
Who did Mariam marry?
What was Mariam’s wedding ceremony like?
Did Mariam want to get married? What were her emotions?
What do you think Mariam’s standards are when it comes to marriage?
What do you think is going to happen next? *No spoilers if you’ve read ahead*

13. Homework Remaining part of class and homework: Read Chapters 12-15
Part One needs to be finished by next class!