Hmong Family Practices and Values - Marriage
HSS 11.11.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, WL.CL3.I: Cultural ComparisonsThis lesson is the third of four on Hmong Family Practices and Values. This lesson explores Hmong marriage practices, where students analyze descriptions of ceremonial wedding practices in Hmong culture, specifically the symbolism of wedding artifacts. Students will also analyze the representation of gender roles within Hmong marriage practices, which offers opportunities for discussion around issues of patriarchal and colonial systems in Hmong marriage practices past and present.