Muslims and Westerners - The Great Divide

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Grade Range: 8 - 11

World cultures teachers interested in the mideast could get many interesting discussions from this Pew Trusts report sampling the differences in Muslims’ and Westerners’ perceptions of one another. The report - detailed by nation - finds surprising contradictions, yet remains hopeful that bridges between these two cultures will continue to form.

In the Classroom

Try using this report as a resource for examining the problem of reconciling realities with perceptions, and the role of governments and social systems in keeping these tensions in check.

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Social Studies, Social Studies, History & Culture: World, History & Culture: Middle East,