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Yes, multicultural literature should be taught in schools
This position holds that multicultural literature should be taught in high schools. It argues that it lets students see themselves reflected and affirmed, broadens understanding of the wider world, supports academic achievement, deepens analysis of the canon, and stands against racism.
Supporting arguments · 5
- Allows for deeper analysis of common books readBy including multicultural literature in school curriculums, students will be able to more easily see the what many books that are typically taught fail to show you, intentionally or not. Including different points of view allows for a more rounded and less biased understanding of literature.
- Overall academic prosperityIntroducing multicultural literature will give students a broader knowledge base and academics will improve.
- The literature is a stand against racismEmbracing multicultural texts as part of the curriculum in education gives students from varying backgrounds opportunities to be educated on issues surrounding race and to gain a fully rounded understanding of why racism is rightly frowned upon.
- Multicultural Literature Teaches Students About Their WorldMulticultural literature teaches students how to live in their world. The stories and poems they learn teach them about other cultures.
- Students will see themselves reflected in literatureThe literature will empower students, who identify with the culture, identity, and race of the characters within the literature, to read more.