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Sexism and Racism in Children's Literature, 2002.
A look at some classic children's literature and examples of sexism and racism in them.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines sexism, racism and children's literature. Like all literature, children's literature reflects the dominant culture of its origin. This means that many 'classics' of children's literature contain unacceptable bias. This paper examines three examples of this situation.
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African- American Children's Literature, 2005.
An analysis of images of Family in African-American children's literature with a focus on John Steptoe's "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" and Javaka Steptoe's "In Daddy Arms I Am Tall".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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The purpose of this paper is to examine one specific ideological construct formed in the heart of children's literature produced from one specific cultural group. Specifically, it argues that African-American children's literature portrays a focus on familial relationships and bonds, evident even amongst two artists in children's literature, John and Javaka Steptoe.
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"Despite the juvenile nature of the audience for children's literature, the genre itself can be an incredibly rich mine of cultural imagery and ideologies. Children's literature cannot be dismissed as only for children - rather, it can teach us all by examining what we use to teach our children. The purpose of this study is to examine one specific ideological construct formed in the heart of children's literature produced from one specific cultural group. Specifically, I would argue that African American children's literature portrays a focus on familial relationships and bonds, evident even amongst two artists in children's literature, John and Javaka Steptoe. "
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Censorship in Children's Literature, 2002.
Argues against the need to censor children's literature, using works by Twain, Stevenson and Perrault to illustrate points.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper will argue that censorship of children's literature is wrong because far more would be lost than gained. The argument will include an introductory (and brief) discussion of the nature of children's literature, then the balance of losses and gains in censorship. Three examples from children's literature will be used: Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn", Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island", and Perrault's Mother Goose tales.
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The Inaccuracy of Multiculturalism in Children's Literature, 2005.
A look how multiculturalism is portrayed in children's literature and how in countries like Canada, the authors of such books for children, seemingly miss the mark.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 106.95
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Critical paper conveying how multiculturalism in children's literature often reflects an American and British theoretical foundation that does not suit the Canadian case. Introduction to a movement in education that deconstructs previous children's literature but that in its ideology may miss the point of what children's literature should endeavor to create in a positive curiosity concerning different cultures. Several theoretical pieces and examples from children's books on African-American, Chinese and Aboriginal themes to show several weaknesses in a much politicized campaign.
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"In the last three decades, much has been made of the need to promote multiculturalism and also, the goals of anti-racism, by way of children's literature that should encourage the child's positive awareness of different cultures. This seems particularly important in the wildly multicultural environments offered by cities such as Toronto where children should be encouraged to acquire an interest in other cultures according to an ability to understand and appreciate what is different. "
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Bias in Children's Literature, 2002.
Children's literature is discussed in the contexts of race and gender bias.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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A general history of North American children's literature is provided and a critical analysis of race, class and gender representation is discussed in the contexts of the need and availability of multicultural children's literature.
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Prejudice in Children's Literature, 2005.
An examination of the different ways prejudice can be approached in children's literature, focusing on Terry Pratchett's "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents" and Karen Levine's "Hana's Suitcase."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the incident and approach to the matter of prejudice in children's literature. The paper discuss how this has been accomplished in Terry Pratchett's "The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents" and Karen Levine's "Hana's Suitcase." The paper discusses the different ways in which these two authors approach prejudice and how difficult a topic it is to address in children's literature.
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"Dealing with Prejudice in Children's Literature This paper examines the incident and approach to the matter of prejudice in children's literature. Because this can be a difficult subject at any age level, dealing with it in children's literature can be especially difficult. Below, I will discuss how this has been accomplished in Terry Pratchett's The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents and Karen Levine's Hana's Suitcase. Sometimes, addressing prejudice is done in a very straightforward fashion. Readers are never question the fact that prejudice is one of the primary themes of the work. This is the case in Hana's Suitcase. However, other writers approach the subject more subtly and less directly, preferring to dance around the matter with allusion and metaphor. This is Pratchett's approach in The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rats."
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Gender Patterns in Children's Literature, 2003.
Explores gendered patterns of maturation in children's literature.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explores the patterns of maturation found in children's literature with reference to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. It finds that in modern children's literature the typical gender roles are reversed, with Harry acting on behalf of society (typically a female pattern) and Charlotte maturing as an individual (typically male pattern). Anne of Green Gables and Treasure Island are used to display the typical patterns.
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"In children's literature gender roles have been laid quite clearly. These patterns exist from the early fairy tales to present day novels. Recently some authors have attempted to reverse the typical gender roles of characters; giving male protagonists more passive and nurturing characteristics, and females greater abilities to become active individuals. This is particularly apparent in stories about maturation."
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Multi-Cultural Children's Literature, 2005.
A look at the history of multi-cultural children's literature in the United States.
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that the history of multi-cultural children's literature is inextricably tied to the social history of America. This history is examined and the writer points out that the incorporation of multicultural children's literature into the popular American library has been a story of civil rights, historical trends, and individual agency. Some books examined for their contribution to this trend are Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", the French "Tin Tin" series by Herge Moulinsart among others.
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"The history of Hispanic-Americans, though not as brutal as that of the African-Americans, is equally grueling in its disregard for native culture. Enslaved in South and Latin America, this demographic faced the same cultural history that the African-Americans did, but without the same causal cry for acknowledgement and involvement into the common knowledge base as witnessed by African-Americans. Many of these groups also have roots in the Native Americans (First Nations' Peoples) of the United States, and as such, have received a historically inaccurate and unflattering history though children's literature in America as the demographic with whom the brave American settler's battled and, later, the heartless killers who ravaged the west of the idolized American Cowboy."
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Keats's Portrayal of Multicultural Children in Literature, 2002.
A biography of the life and works of children's literature author, Ezra Jack Keats.
3,451 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 97.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on the significance that children's literature has to the development of a child's personal confidence and communication skills. It then goes on to examine the unique writing and artistic skills of Ezra Jack Keats and his contribution to the world of children's literature. In particular, the paper looks at Keats's positive portrayal of minority children and the resulting positive influence his books had on minority children. A brief biography of Keats's life is included, as well as discussions on early influences on Keats's work and the significance of his illustrations.
Influences On Keats?s Work
Keats?s Beliefs on the Role of the Picture Book
Relationship of Illustrations to the Written Text
Keats's Audience
Trends in Keats?s Work
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"Picture books enhance children?s ability to develop creative thinking. By observing how characters solve problems or achieve goals, children can learn to apply similar skills to their own individual situations or circumstances. This is reinforced through parental and teacher guidance along with creating a dialog for effective communication. The process also enhances personal confidence. The four components of divergent thinking: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration are important thinking tools for success in reading and language arts. Even before they can read and write independently, children can participate in activities that promote divergent thinking."
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Children's Literature, 2006.
A look at how gender roles are portrayed in children's literature.
1,363 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper looks at the significant role that children's literature plays in transmitting society's cultural aspects to children. The paper explains that gender roles are a particularly important part of this cultural development, thereby making the portrayal of genders within children's literature a strong influence on the image children develop of their own role and that of their gender in society.
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"In the field of Children's Literature there are many, many issues that impact upon this literature such as censorship, the uses of series books, the role of technologies and many others. However, there can be no more important issue, particularly in the early elementary learning period of children than the issues presented by the roles of gender."
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Understanding Racial Issues in Children's Literature, 2006.
A children's literature study that analyzes the various aspects of race issues in relation to children's books.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper makes the contention that the facts on cultural diversity in American children's literature belie a terrible misrepresentation of minorities in the small number of books written about them. The larger Caucasian society of authors, as well as minority authors, must be responsible to bring forth a true democratic social responsibility in not ignoring other cultures in this type of literature. Although there should be a greater emphasis on publishing more African-American or Hispanic children's literature, the issue of cross-cultural mixing should be the priority of both sides of this argument.
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"By identifying aspects of minority culture in American society, one can realize how these books can help create racial diversity in a white hegemonic society. In essence, by understanding the problem with diversity in current children's literature, there should be a greater effort for authors and teachers to include other races and creeds in their creative writing projects and literature choices. The problem with racial diversity in children's literature is one that needs to be looked at with a rational point of view."
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Children?s Literature, 2004.
An analysis of the use of symbolism in children's literature.
1,991 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the literary use of symbolism specifically in children's literature. The paper examines "Jane Eyre" by C. Bronte, "Coventry Patmore" by E. J. Oliver, and A. Sewell's "Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse". Through these works, the paper identifies the symbolic nature of the literary characters in relation to the treatment of women in the Victorian, masculine society.
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"Animals might be cute and attractive characters in children's literature but they usually carry great symbolic values. One of the most foundational examples of the way in which an animal character can be read as a symbol of society is found in Anna Sewell's Black Beauty. Within this work there are countless examples of the ways in which the treatment of the character, Black beauty and the treatment of women by the masculine society of the Victorian era can be closely matched, the whole autobiography of the horse as it is called, in fact through its early life, the breaking in to its later life as an injured overworked unrecognized steed and finally to his place as the carriage horse for a group of young ladies can be seen as a timeline for the life of a woman from a loving home where she is taught manners, to a marriage where she realizes the depth of her toil and responsibility to the glory years of her place as the caretaker of her children."
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Chinese Children's Literature, 2002.
A look at children's literature, Chinese culture and the contributions of Paul Yee and Laurence Yep towards intercultural understanding.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 22 sources, $ 133.95
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A discussion of multiculturalism and literary quality in the children's literature of Paul Yee and Laurence Yep.
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Ethnicity in Children's Literature, 2002.
A study of issues of ethnicity as seen in various pieces of children's literature.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This is a critique of a short list of bibliographies of children's literature about racial, ethnic and/or linguistic minorities.
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Utopias in Children's Literature, 2007.
An analysis of theme and purpose in children's literature, using "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, and the cartoon "The Smurfs" as examples.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines utopias in children's literature in the stories "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, and the cartoon "The Smurfs". It explains how utopias have been created by the authors, in these stories, in order to explore the benefits and negative aspects of utopian life. The writer describes each of these three utopias in the stories. The writer further suggests that what may appear to be a utopia on the surface can be quite ugly when all of the implications are pondered, and when it is realized what has to be given up in terms of individuality and freedom in order to establish a rigidly controlled society. The writer concludes that all of these fictional utopias present moral themes important for children to learn, but also present deeper implications for adults to reflect upon.
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"Reading and analyzing Gulliver's Travels, The Giver, and The Smurfs indicates that the basic purpose of these children's story utopias is the same, for they are meant to provide an easy, trouble-free existence for the inhabitants. The basic needs of daily life are well taken care of by established authorities, everything is meticulously planned, and dangers never arise. For children, these utopian environments are emotionally comforting, while providing a way of teaching morality and the importance of cooperating with others."
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