ASSIGMENT#1 Using the article, “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema” as a model, you are to explore a ritual within your own culture but from an outsider’s view--as if you were witnessing the practice for

 ASSIGMENT#1

• Using the article, “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema” as a model, you are to explore a ritual within your own culture but from an outsider’s view--as if you were witnessing the practice for the first time and trying to understand it.

You need to post a detailed description of the ritual and a photo of it . Please be sure to state at some point in your post what ritual you were describing. 

ASSIGNMENT#2

• Think of an example of a religious belief or custom that may have economic, health, or other practical benefits. Post an example of a religious belief or custom that may have economic, health, or other practical benefits. Please DON'T just describe the details of the ritual from a particular culture or religion. You must also talk about the practical benefits of it.