Taboo Topics in the Classroom

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Tabu teme u učionici
• Author: Tena Degmečić
• Mentor: Marija Andraka (mentor)
• Committee member: Ivana Cindrić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Silvija Hanžić Deda (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marija Andraka (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Teacher Education; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-24, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Pedagogy

Abstract

In every society there are topics which, if one acted according to, would be contrary to social, religious or natural norms and dogmas. Such topics are referred to as taboo topics.
It is common to avoid topics that are “forbidden” for social or religious reasons. However, the lack of education and communication about them makes it difficult for an individual to become better acquainted with the world around them. Because of the imposed norms, one feels uneasy at the thought of discussing topics such as race, religion, sexuality, death, diversity, and a multitude of other topics that are an integral part of everyday life.
The purpose of this final thesis is to define and identify taboo topics in modern society and access to them from an early age in educational institutions. The paper primarily deals with types of taboos and the importance of introducing this complex topic to children, as well as with the ways of facilitating conversations about diversity and striving for the development of an open society. An open society is considered to be a society in which the individual is able to make decisions based on his/her own thinking, has developed critical thinking and is not influenced by traditional values and imposed norms. Students should be encouraged to start developing their critical thinking in educational institutions. In this context, teachers, educators, curriculum developers but also parents play an important role in raising students’ cultural awareness and developing their intercultural competence.

Abstract (croatian)

U svakom društvu postoje određene teme za koje se smatra da bi ponašanje u skladu s njima bilo u suprotnosti s društvenim, religijskim ili prirodnim normama i dogmama. Takve teme nazivaju se tabuom.
Učestalo je izbjegavanje tema koje su „zabranjene“ iz društvenih ili religijskih razloga, međutim nedostatak edukacije i komuniciranja o njima otežava bolje upoznavanje pojedinca sa svijetom kojim je okružen. Zbog nametnutih normi osjeća se nelagoda pri pomisli na razgovor o rasi, religiji, seksualnosti, smrti, različitostima i mnoštvu drugih tema koje su sastavni dio svakodnevnog života.
Svrha ovog diplomskog rada je definirati i identificirati tabu teme u suvremenome društvu te pristup istima od dolaska u odgojno-obrazovne ustanove. Rad se prije svega bavi vrstama tabua i važnošću upoznavanja djece s tom kompliciranom tematikom te načinima olakšavanja razgovora o različitostima i težnji razvoju otvorenoga društva. Otvorenim društvom se smatra društvo u kojem je individualac sposoban donositi odluke na temelju vlastitog razmišljanja te ima razvijeno kritičko mišljenje i nije pod utjecajem tradicionalnih vrijednosti i nametnutih normi. Već na početku obrazovanja treba početi poticati učenike na razvijanje kritičkog mišljena. U tom kontekstu učitelji, odgajatelji, kreatori kurikuluma, ali i roditelji imaju važnu ulogu u podizanju kulturne svijesti učenika i razvijanju njihove međukulturne kompetencije.

• Keywords: culture; taboo topics; differences; education; society; intercultural competence
• Keywords (croatian): kultura; tabu teme; različitosti; odgoj i obrazovanje; društvo; međukulturna kompetencija
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:147:515468
• Study programme: Title: Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study of Primary Teacher Education and Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Programme of Study for Primary Teacher Education with English and German Language; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja (magistar/magistra primarnog obrazovanja)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-02-04 12:01:15