Religion and “mass culture”
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Choose one mass-culture product (video, song, game) and analyse it with five questions.
Questions: who made it? for whom? which values? what purpose? is it verified? (Answers depend on the product.)
2
Describe the relationship between religions and mass culture neutrally in three sentences.
The relationship differs by community and person. Some communities use modern media. Others are cautious in order to protect moral and family values.
3
Write a short piece of advice to a friend about the health risks of needle-based body procedures.
Model: Don’t do this at home. There is a risk of infection. First talk to your parents and a doctor and learn the legal requirements.
4
Why can the proverb “all that glitters is not gold” be linked to mass culture?
Because attractive-looking content is not always useful or true; it needs checking.
5
Link the figure of the “mankurt” to one situation in present-day life.
For example, a person who completely forgets his mother tongue, history and family values and only copies external models.