Cultural Context (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What type of lifestyle characterises the cultural context of Educated?
What type of lifestyle characterises the cultural context of Educated?
Insular, patriarchal & survivalist
What form of religion is used to justify misogyny & authoritarianism in Tara's household?
What form of religion is used to justify misogyny & authoritarianism in Tara's household?
Mormon fundamentalism
Whose religious beliefs dominate all aspects of life in Tara's family?
Whose religious beliefs dominate all aspects of life in Tara's family?
Her father's
What three institutions do the Westovers reject?
What three institutions do the Westovers reject?
Formal education, modern medicine & govt
What official documents does Tara grow up without?
What official documents does Tara grow up without?
Birth certificate & school records
According to the father's view, what is public school?
According to the father's view, what is public school?
A ploy by the Illuminati
What two qualities are strictly enforced for females in Tara's household?
What two qualities are strictly enforced for females in Tara's household?
Obedience & modesty
What is Tara repeatedly shamed for?
What is Tara repeatedly shamed for?
Her clothing, independence & ambition
How does the family unit in Educated operate?
How does the family unit in Educated operate?
Like a closed society
What is prioritised above truth or safety in Tara's family?
What is prioritised above truth or safety in Tara's family?
Loyalty
What two things are in conflict in Tara's journey?
What two things are in conflict in Tara's journey?
Inherited beliefs & individual autonomy
What two mechanisms maintain control in the family system?
What two mechanisms maintain control in the family system?
Psychological manipulation & groupthink