Photographs:
 Tajikistan
 United States

Forums:
 Tajikistan:
 Cotton
 Guns
 Herding
 Mosque
 Soldiers
 Civil War
 Watermelons
 Hungry
 Fortress
 Women
 Mountains
 Tent

 US:
 House
 Church
 Cowboy
 Beggar
 Robbery
 Overweight
 Police
 Athletes
 Factory
 Fast Food
 Military
 Traffic




Exploring Stereotypes: Tajikistan and America

As you look at the photos, think about the following questions:
  • What do you think is happening in this photo?
  • Do you have any questions about this photo?
  • What does this photo tell you about Tajikistan/US?
  • What assumptions might this photo lead you to believe about life in general in Tajikistan/US?
  • How does this photo make you feel about your country? Does it make you feel proud or ashamed, included or excluded, happy or sad, etc.? Why?
  • Describe what would be a better photo to represent the reality of life in Tajikistan/US?
Click on a photo below to see a larger version. Then click on the forum link below the photo to post your responses on the forum.


















































The Tajikistan School Connectivity Project for Central Asia is a project of Relief International - Schools Online's Global Citizenship & Youth Philanthropy Program and has been made possible with major funding from the United States State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Global Catalyst Foundation.
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