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Fence In or Fence Out
One aspect of cultural difference is the use of land/space, which is often dictated by both formal laws and informal practices. This activity uses regional variation in what are called fence laws (“fence in” or “fence out”) to get participants talking about how their own and other cultures think about and use land/space. The facilitator will first introduce the concept of fence in/fence out and provide examples from both ends of the spectrum. Then, participants will identify where their own culture falls on the spectrum and reflect on how historical and cultural norms/values determine the use of land/space.