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46 REfLECTIvE COsMOPOLITANIsM ferent cultures in one state – there is a mixture of cultures amongst the many groups of people that make up that country. Worldwide migration is a growing phenomenon – the challenge posed by cultural diversity can at the same time be a big opportunity for the future; it can help us to develop world-making skills and open us up to great opportunities offered by the world. This suggests we explore how multicultural and global education is implemented in diverse social and political contexts and examine how tensions locally, nationally and globally are resolved in different education systems. Does the curriculum focus on national context or does it promote a cosmopolitan – international approach? You can find further resources on the concept of “culture” in the manual to www.what- syourname.you, episode 3, leading idea 4, discussion plan “Culture and Traditions”; and the manual to Hanadi, episode 5, leading idea 2, discussion plan and activities “Customs/ Traditions/ Habits”. Exercise: Can things tell us about a person’s culture? Think about the different people you know or that you have met. Which of the follow- ing things can tell you about their culture? Give some examples and give reasons why. • The food they eat • The music they listen to • The clothes they wear • The way they celebrate • The language they speak • The sports they like • The games they play • The songs they sing • The books they read Exercise: Culture and clothes The clothes we wear are not only just to protect our bodies; they are also not only about fashion. They can also be an expression of ideas, tradition, belonging, allegiance, identity and a form of communication. It is also not only what you wear, but how you wear it. Try to reflect and find some reasons for the following: 1. Are there different ways a cap can be worn? 2. Are there different ways a scarf can be worn? 3. Do clothes have anything to do with traditions? How? 4. In what way can clothes become a form of communication? 5. How can clothes be an expression of identity? 6. Is it possible to tell what type of person someone is by looking at his or her clothes? When does it work? When does it not work? 7. Are there people who constantly shift their clothing style? If so, why might this be? Leading Idea 5: Prejudices Prejudices are judgments that we make about other people’s actions, behavior and way of living without knowing them. It is important that we are aware of prejudices and ensure that they do not affect our decisions and our behavior.