Part One
There are five characteristics that Western countries share: democratic values, Christianity, Enlightenment beliefs, a common European heritage, and advanced development. Both Russia and countries in Eastern Europe share characteristics of Western and non-Western regions, but do not fit in either group. Using the characteristics listed above, differentiate between the value systems of Russia and Eastern Europe and those in the Western societies.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Part Two
After watching the video, Muslims in Germany (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://video.pbs.org/video/1559885543), explain why you think Muslims have been seen and treated as foreigners within Germany. What cultural barriers have been erected by Germans against Muslims? Why do you think the younger generations of Muslims are more religious than their parents? What problems do Muslims in Germany face in comparison to those who live in France or the United States?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.
Reference
To successfully complete this week’s discussion, “Muslims in Germany”, view the following video:
- Public Broadcasting Service. (2009-2012). Muslims in Germany (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video]. Retrieved from http://video.pbs.org/video/1559885543
Chapter 3 – Culture and Politics in the Western World