Exploring Cultural Sensitivity in Halloween Costumes

What is the main reason one of the speakers dreads Halloween?

• Racist costumes

• The cold weather

• Loud parties

• Too much candy

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the first costume mentioned in the discussion?

• Viking Warrior

• Tribal Temptation

• Indian Brave

• Chief Hottie Body

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which costume is described as being portrayed by someone resembling Arnold Schwarzenegger?

• Tribal Temptation

• Medicine Man

• Indian Brave

• Chief Hottie Body

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What material is one of the costumes supposed to look like?

• Suede or animal skin

• Silk

• Cotton

• Polyester

On a scale of one to ten, how accurate is the costume described?

• Negative four thousand

• Zero

• Five

• Ten

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does every pattern on a pow-wow dress represent?

• A random design

• A fashion trend

• A meaningful symbol

• A modern art style

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What is the significance of the jingle dress mentioned in the video?

• It is made of expensive materials

• Each cone has a prayer attached

• It has no particular significance

• It is a modern fashion statement

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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Why is it considered disrespectful to wear a people group as a costume?

• It is too expensive

• It is not fashionable

• It is uncomfortable

• It trivializes their culture

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which historical groups are mentioned as being different from Native Americans in terms of costume sensitivity?

• Ancient Greeks and Egyptians

• Vikings and ancient Romans

• Medieval knights and samurais

• Renaissance artists and scientists

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Who does the speaker believe has the authority to determine if a costume is offensive?

• Fashion designers

• Historians

• Members of the affected people group

• Celebrities