Saturday, July 27, 2013

Zombification of America

Using the readings below and videos write a reflection that examines the false stereotypes about Vodun and how Americans have likely formed their opinions about this religious tradition. You can also include how films, books, and television have perhaps supported these ideas. 

1.    Claims-Making and Typifications of Voodoo as a Deviant Religion : Hex, Lies, and Videotape.Full Text AvailableBy: Bartkowski, John P.. Source: Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 37 no 4 D 1998, p 559-579.
2.    BURNING WITH A FLAME IN AMERICA.'.Full Text AvailableBy: Hucks, Tracey E.. Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd), Fall2001, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p89, 18p
3.    Why We Can't Talk to You about VoodooBy: Osbey, Brenda Marie; Southern Literary Journal, 2011 Spring; 43 (2): 1-11
4.    The Sub-Subaltern Monster: Imperialist Hegemony and the Cinematic Voodoo Zombie. Full Text AvailableBy: Bishop, Kyle. Journal of American Culture. Jun2008, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p141-152. 12p.

Links
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjlA5oUsv1s&feature=fvwrelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTvtrBJ6Lz8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YIO_dxyJio&feature=related

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