Discussion Questions

  1. Reflecting on what you know about nonverbal symbols, should the European Union totally ban the use of the swastika symbol?
  2. Create and evaluate the possible arguments in the Fragante v. City and County of Honolulu (1989) case.
  3. Evaluate France’s ban on Muslim women wearing veils that cover the full face in public places.
  4. Evaluate U.S. Homeland Security ban on Sikh kirpans on airplanes.
  5. With increasing international travel and media, will nonverbal misinterpretations disappear or become more critical?