Bias and Stereotypes in the Portrayal of Palestinian-Arabs in American Juvenile Trade Fiction, 1957-1985: An Analysis of a Selected Bibliography.

Frankel, Elsa R.

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ERIC Number: EJ494145

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Publication Date: 1994

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Bias and Stereotypes in the Portrayal of Palestinian-Arabs in American Juvenile Trade Fiction, 1957-1985: An Analysis of a Selected Bibliography.

Frankel, Elsa R.

MultiCultural Review, v3 n3 p48-53,65 Sep 1994

Examines the biases that exist in American juvenile literature (K-10) dealing with Arabs to determine whether there is a negative bias in the portrayal of Palestinian Arabs. Bias is summarized under three main types: characterization and stereotyping; language and terminology; and cultural authenticity. (GLR)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Cultural Images, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Stereotypes, Fiction, Kindergarten, Role Perception

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Book/Product Reviews; Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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