O Brave New World

Is there anyone you can think of in the world who is considered a hero by some and a villain/criminals/outlaws by others?

What are the reasons for these two perspectives?


Imperialism: the expansion of power over a territory, including its resources and people.

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How did the way the Europeans treat the Indigenous peoples they came into contact to say about their worldview?
Discuss whether the way people treat others is a reflection of their worldview.


Scenario A: A new family moves into the neighbourhood. They have
four children, including a five-year-old who is autistic. Several
neighbours come to their house and introduce themselves. They
explain that they want to be able to recognize the autistic child in case
he wanders. They offer to help in any way they can.

Scenario B: A new convenience store opens across the street from
Nick’s junior high. The owners play classical music outside the store
and have a large sign posted on the door stating that they limit the
number of students in the store at one time to five. Nick and his friends
are not happy with these expectations.

Scenario C: Sarah’s parents sign their family up to help serve one meal
a month at a local soup kitchen. At first Sarah is nervous about going
and tries to get out of it. Her parents insist though, and after serving a
couple of meals, Sarah feels quite comfortable and looks forward to
learning more about the disadvantaged people who live in her
community and the ways in which she can help them.

Scenario D: Andrea leaves her small hometown and moves to a larger
city. She is excited because she will get to meet and work with people
from many different cultures in the city. She joins a multicultural
association as soon as she arrives in the city.

Read pages 130-138