Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should multicultural literature be included in the high school curriculum?
Position2 of 3

No, multicultural literature should not be taught in schools

This position holds that multicultural literature should not be added to the high-school curriculum. It argues that standard syllabuses already offer enough variety, that the English canon is largely not multicultural, and that teachers may struggle to teach traditions they stand outside of.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Multicultural literature is not needed in school curriculum
    The traditional school curriculum has been satisfactory thus far.
  2. The Outsider status
    The experiences of any cultural or racial group should only be presented by a member of that group.
  3. The majority of English literature is not multicultural
    Most of the great literature written in English was written by white men.