by any other name ppt and questions

By Any Other Name

Examples of cultural oppression

• given new names,

• no siesta.

• Indian exams are invalid,

• english curriculum not changed to fit India,

Examples of racism

• "All Indians cheat",

• Santha's mom generalizes British people as narrow-minded

Significance of the title?

Rau's name change, however. she remains true to her identity.

ethnocentrism

the idea that your own group or culture is better or more important than others

assimilation

to adapt to the ways of another culture; to fully become part of a different society, country, etc.

What is the theme of By any other name?

Respect the cultural and personal identities of others

Describe the British teacher

• Haughty and bigoted

• Insults the character of their students

• Lack genuine concern for their education

• Assumes the ignorance of the Indians

• Modify Indian culture to reflect her own

• Refuses to learn their real names

What are the two conflicts?

• external (English vs. Indians)

  
  

• Internal (desire to fit in vs. real identity