The Amish: Shunned - "I Thought I was Joining for Life"

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amish religion faith belief speech language church outsiders identity
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History-Social Science
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Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The Amish: Shunned - "I Thought I was Joining for Life"

Jan chose to commit to the Amish community to gain a feeling of acceptance. Instead she found herself resisting loyalty to the customs, and was ultimately excommunicated. Learn more in this video from American Experience: "The Amish - Shunned."
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PBS Learning Media

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