Themes in the Film
1. Cultural Identity: How do students in Islamic schools in Indonesia and Australia perceive and navigate their cultural identity as Muslims in diverse cultural contexts?
1. Cultural Identity: How do students in Islamic schools in Indonesia and Australia perceive and navigate their cultural identity as Muslims in diverse cultural contexts?
2. Religious Education: Explore the role of Islamic education in these students' lives, including the curriculum, religious practices, and the impact on their understanding of Islam.
3. Diversity of Practice: Examine the diverse ways in which Islam is practised and interpreted among Muslim students in different regions and school environments.
4. Community and Belonging: Highlight the sense of belonging and community that Islamic schools provide for students, as well as the role of these schools in fostering a sense of belonging among Muslim youth.
5. Multiculturalism and Integration: Investigate how students in these schools interact with the broader multicultural societies of Indonesia and Australia and the challenges and opportunities they encounter.
6. Family and Tradition: Explore the influence of family and tradition on the lives of Muslim students, including the expectations and values passed down through generations.
7. Gender Roles and Expectations: Examine how gender roles and expectations are taught and practised within Islamic schools in both countries and how students perceive and negotiate them.
8. Challenges and Stereotypes: Address the challenges and stereotypes Muslim students may face in their daily lives, both inside and outside of school.
9. Interfaith Relations: Discuss how students in Islamic schools engage with students of other faiths and explore their perspectives on interfaith dialogue and relations.
10. Future Aspirations: Explore the dreams, aspirations, and future plans of high school Muslim students in Indonesia and Australia, including how their education prepares them for their desired futures.