HSS 11.11.3

Painting of the couple named Nkawm Kab Yeeb who were the first two people on earth created by Yawm Saub who is known as the Hmong creator by Boonma Yang found in the article “What is the Hmong Soul.”

Hmong Family Practices and Values - Marriage

HSS 11.11.3, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, WL.CL3.I: Cultural Comparisons

This 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.