Muslims Like Us (ATOM Study Guide)

Muslims Like Us is a fascinating two-part series, which explores what it means to be Muslim in modern Australia. Muslims make up less than three per cent of the Australian population, yet they are a religious minority under siege. Sensational headlines fuel a growing mistrust of Muslims, which many politicians are quick to exploit. Now, in an affluent suburb on Sydney's lower north shore – home to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, and the heart of his electorate – ten Muslims from across the country will live together under one roof for eight days, exploring what it means to follow Islam in a climate of suspicion and escalating fear.

Curriculum Links:

Muslims Like Us can be linked to the following subject areas within the Australian National Curriculum:

• The Discipline-based learning Domain of English
• The Discipline-based learning Domain of History

It can also be linked to the General Capabilities of:

• Ethical Understanding
• Intercultural Understanding

In addition, Muslims Like Us can be used a supplementary text when teaching the following senior school subject areas:

• Religion
• Ethics
• Psychology