Day 2

Devil on the Cross Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    How does Gatuĩria define cultural imperialism? What are some specific examples he gives? How does he try to fight against it? What are examples from the history of our country that can be considered cultural imperialism according to this definition?

    Gatuĩria says that cultural imperialism is "mother to the slavery of the mind and body." It is when one's native culture is dominated by outside forces. Examples Gatuĩria offers include, but are not limited to: the wide variety of national languages shrinking; the lack of books written in national languages; how the philosophies and ways of life of their forefathers are disappearing along with their wisdom; fewer people...

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