Children must be taught about diversity. They should be taught how to live with others no matter the race they are coming from or their families. These three books are great in teaching children about diversity because everyone in general want them to grow up in a society free from discrimination and bias. The books will help prepare children by informing them how to live in the modern diversified society where everyone is unique in his or her own way.
Arwa enjoyed reading all these books and was happy to learn that in this world, there are different types of families. Arwa wanted to know more about the different types of families and kept asking questions about why some families are different from others. She wanted to learn about things that other
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If not attended to properly, they can easily develop some bias to others. Children also have a desire for fairness and they keep using it to discuss discrimination and bias. However, much care should also be made while doing this because as observed from Arwa, children are also not afraid to comment on observed differences.
References
Hoberman, M. A. (2014). All kinds of families. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
The book talks about different types of families and how wonderfully different they are made. The book teaches students that they can make families out of anything.
Hughes, L., Collier, B., Linn, L., & Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers (2012). I, too, am America. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
The classic poetry is paired with clear illustrations telling the story of African-America Pullman porters who collected books and magazines left by passengers on trains and then tossed them off the wind so that they reach various people. The poem is mainly about the segregation of African Americans, and Whites and gives an optimistic view on how the segregation will come to an end
All of these little details contribute to Kingsolver underlying message of the varied kinds of families that exist, and the importance they play. Ryan acknowledges that Taylor has always known that a father and mother and 2.3 children don't necessarily make a family (80). Taylor recognizes the existence and importance of makeshift families, and knows what can be gained from the love of others. Kingsolver repeated theme of the extended family and how it benefits and helps one grow, is evident throughout her novel. She uses Taylor to illustrate her belief in Socrates idea of the communal family, and how it is often the best thing for the upbringing of a child.
In conclusion, the poem was used as a key to unlock some of the thoughts the negro had concerning Africa. The negro in this poem was a representative of all negroes during this time; their thoughts and the their feelings toward Africa. Cullen’s usage of the literary devices allow for an effective expression of the meaning of this poem. Poems are intensified language of experience, so the devices assured the connection of the reader to the poem and the experience. This applies to many issues in society today because as beautiful as our country is there are still dark clouds that cover the very essence of what the states once stood
While reading literature, we manage to forget that they have true roots to what is being written and what they actually represent. When looking at the similarities of how literature is represented it obvious to see that there are certain socially constructed groups presented. Although these socially constructed groups do vary throughout literature, they still tend to be very similar. In Alice Walker’s short story “Everyday Use,” Lorraine Hansberry play “A Raisin in the Sun,” and Langston Hughes’s poems “Harlem” and “Theme for English B” they evaluate the social construction of African Americans. What makes these authors so alike is the similarities that they share; being that they were all born in the early 1900’s, are all of African American ethnicity, and acknowledge the social construct of African Americans in these works. Looking at each of these works of literature they represent the struggles that African Americans faced when trying to be seen as equal, by allowing these works to be shown in different insights towards the battles faced in their movement towards being seen as equal.
Frances E.W. Harper and James Whitfield are two of the most influential anti-slavery poets of all time. Both individuals use poetry as a form of resistance and as a way to express themselves during a time of great racial tension. Their poems reach out to many different audiences, shedding light on racial injustices that were present in America. Harper’s and Whitfield’s poetry, like many other works that were written during this time, help us to better comprehend the effects of slavery on African Americans.
Diversity does not simply refer to race or even culture; it’s everywhere. We are all diverse, meaning we are all different from one another. The book The Other Wes Moore we see two kids with the same name, but very different lives that they live. Wes and Wes are similar in ways, but in the end turn out nothing like each other. One chose to lead his life in a better path, while the other sticks with a path that ultimately destructs his life. In this paper, I will discuss what diversity means to me, messages that I learned about various minorities or majorities when I was a child, if my views have changed, when diversity influenced my life, and the situation when it influenced me. Some other things that I will discuss also are the main characters of the book, examples of diversity involving the main characters, and which character I related with the most in this book.
There is Holling who has a controlling father, submissive mother and flower child sister. And then Mrs.Bigio whos husband died in war, along with Mrs. Baker whos husband went M.I.A. in war. Mia Tia who really has no family because she was adopted by the chalotic church from Vietnam, Meryl Lee who all we know is her father was not a honest business man and stole Hollings fathers idea for the new middle school. Lastly, of course there are the other class mates Holling does not really go into detail about that we assume have a pretty average family life. Each one of these families has a certain value to it; and at the end of the book the classmates find out that they really do have someone there for them even if it is not their direct family.
Both discrimination and prejudice can take a range of forms and can take place for a multitude of reasons and usually occurs through lack of knowledge and an understanding of diversity, every childcare professional must be conscious of the fact that a child or young person will experience some form of prejudice
Frances E.W. Harper and James Whitfield are two of the most influential anti-slavery poets of all time. Both individuals use poetry as a form of resistance and as a way to express themselves during a time of great racial tension. Their poems reach out to many different audiences, shedding light on racial injustices that were present in America. Harper’s and Whitfield’s poetry, like many other works that were written during this time, help us to better comprehend the effects of slavery on African Americans.
Both discrimination and prejudice can take a range of forms and can take place for a multitude of reasons and usually occurs through lack of knowledge and an understanding of diversity, every childcare professional must be conscious of the fact that a child or young person will experience some form of prejudice or discrimination against them throughout their time in
The “We Need Diverse Book” campaign is a campaign focuses on creating more diversity in children's books. Diversity isn't just race, it is people with disabilities, people apart of the LGBTQ community, etc. All children deserve to see themselves in books. Because when children don't see themselves in books they may not feel as connected to the human experience. At the same books are more than mirrors, they are windows full of opportunity. Not only is it important for children to see themselves in books, but it is also important for them to read about people who are not like them. It is only then that will will understand the world around us.
Throughout this poem Hughes has placed many symbols in the readers mind to bring the image of the African American people to thought. He reminds African American readers of their origin and what they have been through by using the
All three of the poems discussed in this essay relate to the struggles suffered by African Americans in the late 18th century to the early 19th century in many different ways. They had to live under harsh
Discrimination can effect children in many different ways and sometimes you can find yourself judging someone without knowing anything about that certain person.
This poem is written from the perspective of an African-American from a foreign country, who has come to America for the promise of equality,
Diversity in classrooms can open student’s minds to all the world has to offer. At times diversity and understanding of culture, deviant experiences and perspectives can be difficult to fulfill, but with appropriate strategies and resources, it can lead students gaining a high level of respect for those unlike them, preferably than a judgmental and prejudiced view.