Read the article H. Miner (1956) BODY RITUAL AMONG THE NACIREMA
Before submission, refer to the discussion tips and discussion board rubric.
Initial Post due Be sure to label your responses accordingly (e.g. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc)
a. In your own words, briefly summarize (in 3-5 sentences) the article.
1b. Look up any words you don’t understand. Share one with us (be sure to provide the page number) and its definition!
1c. Read the article once more and watch the short video clip, and in another paragraph (5 sentences minimum), reflect on the following questions:
Reflect on the Nacirema. What is their true identity? Hint: what is Nacirema backwards?
What were your thoughts about this culture when you first read it? What about during your second read, once you knew who they “really” were?wink with light skin tone emoticon
In your opinion, what is the purpose of this article? Why is it written satirically? What does this article reveal about “perspective”?
