Knowledge and indigenous societies
To explore knowledge and indigenous societies, it is important to know that Indigenous societies comprise people following distinctive traditional, cultural, socio-economic, and political practices in contrast to dominant societies with whom they share space. As per the estimate given out by the UN, there are around 370 million indigenous people spread over 70 countries around the globe.
Below is the table of contents, the surface of which you need to scratch! To see what lies beneath as a deep dive discussion on Knowledge and Indigenous Societies as an essential Optional Theme of TOK. Moreover, the suggested classroom activities don’t just educate—they immerse, challenge, and transform how students think about knowledge and indigenous societies!
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Table of contents
1. The Forgotten Keepers of Knowledge
– Unveiling the untold wisdom of indigenous societies and why it matters today.
2. Vanishing Voices: The Death of Indigenous Languages
– What happens when a language disappears, and why does it take centuries of knowledge with it?
3. Cultural Glasses: How Our Background Shapes What We Know
– Can we ever separate what we know from where we come from?
To delve into the rich tapestry of knowledge and indigenous societies and to appreciate how indigenous perspectives enrich our global understanding of the world, embark on a journey of exploration into this optional theme. Discover the unique ways in which indigenous knowledge systems contribute to environmental stewardship, cultural practices, and holistic understandings of humanity’s place in the natural world.
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