Surveillance and Salem: Parallels

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Surveillance

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NYPD monitored Muslim students all over Northeast create a student worksheet including the crucible correlation

This resource explores the parallels between the NYPD's surveillance of Muslim students during the 2011-2012 period and the witch hunt dynamics depicted in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible." It aims to help students analyze how both historical and modern events demonstrate patterns of targeted suspicion and collective fear leading to persecution. Students will assess the implications of mass suspicion, drawing connections between the targeting of specific groups without evidence, and the broader themes of hysteria and loss of civil liberties. Through comparative analysis, guided questions, and thematic discussions, students will evaluate the impact of surveillance on communities and the ethical considerations surrounding safety versus freedom.