Identifying Stereotypes in Books Dealing with the Native-American Experience.

Troisi, Andrea

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ERIC Number: EJ588357

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Identifying Stereotypes in Books Dealing with the Native-American Experience.

Troisi, Andrea

Library Talk, v11 n2 p8-9,21 Mar-Apr 1998

Reviews misrepresentations of Native Americans that have stemmed from history books and the entertainment media so that school library-media specialists can select books that are free of bias, stereotypes, and inaccuracies. Topics include characterizations, culture, religion, language, the role of women, and quality of the writing and illustrations. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Characterization, Cultural Traits, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Stereotypes, Females, Illustrations, Language Usage, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Materials, School Libraries, Sex Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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