Examines the treatment of foreign characters in adolescent fiction series of the twentieth century. Numerous examples of stereotypical images, portrayals of foreign inferiority, dialect, and derogatory designations are provided, along with some positive images. The potential impact on adolescent readers is discussed. (43 references) (CLB)

Discusses the "Hebrew Revival," which is considered a misunderstanding because Hebrew was never a "dead" language. (four references) (VWL)

In an attempt to understand how rival narratives of genocide compete even at the cost of disavowing other historical experiences, this article considers how the U.S. national media represented and framed Red Lake in the wake of Ward Churchill's emergence on the national radar. The first section of this article examines how nineteenth-century…

Examines the lives of Asian American youth in the U.S. in terms of background, stereotypes, and future aspirations. Points out these youth are setting the educational pace by simply working harder to achieve. Concludes by emphasizing that these "whiz kids" are not a threat to society, but a challenge. (BR)

Examines a group of young adult novels written by American Jewish authors to support claim that they have helped establish the irreverent, lively tone characteristic of contemporary literature for young adults. Also discusses definitions of Jewish humor; the use of Jewish places, names, and words; discussion and wordplay; and stereotypes. (EM)

Despite popular perceptions to the contrary, Asian Americans are alarmingly underrepresented at universities throughout the country. The myth of overrepresentation as well as other stereotypes commonly held about Asian Americans help to keep universities from instituting corrective treatment for this minority group. (GC)

Reprint of a 1970 article that describes the oppression of Blacks and the distortion of Black family life throughout United States history. Holds that the myth of Black matriarchy sets back the struggle for Black liberation. (GC)

This document discusses the treatment of Arabs in the western media. The main portion concentrates on the image of Arabs presented in American novels. Because television and films present visual images that communicate a powerful message in a matter of seconds, stereotyping appears as a shorthand form of communication and is, to a certain extent,…

Six symposium papers are included in this document. The first paper, by Henry Chang, is a brief profile of Asian/Pacific American (APA) librarians, emphasizing the need for more data on this group and the need for the group to become more assertive of their rights to equal opportunity in the field. The second paper, by Jane Katayama, addresses…

Argues that current history textbooks present a distorted view of immigration in order to promote civic values. Calls for the teaching of immigration based on original accounts, autobiographies, statistics, and documents in order to present a more realistic picture of immigration in the classroom. (BSR)

Asserts that the American press (1) does not allow Hispanics to be authorities on general or specifically Hispanic issues, (2) has stereotypic views of the Hispanic community, (3) fails to provide Hispanics with critical information, (4) does not hire enough Hispanic reporters and editors and stifles those who are hired. (Author/GC)

Criticizes attitudes toward the francophone world in French-language textbooks published in North America and suggests corrective measures. Specifically denounces deprecation of local languages and varieties of French, stereotyped portrayals of people, and the assumption that francophone nations are dependent on France for culture and education.…

Films, television programs, and even television commercials tend to distort, romanticize, and stereotype the values, concerns, and life-styles of ethnic minorities. (Author/EB)

Relates one high school teacher's experiences in the classroom following the September 11 attacks, focusing on classroom participation in George W. Bush's national pledge of allegiance. A personal, autobiographical account, this episode reflects some of the ramifications of September 11 on a teacher, his students, and the ways that people imagine…

Discusses how education is still a profession held hostage by images. Presents concerns dealing with racial expectations in the field of English education. Focuses and concentrates on the contents of the English language and literature professions that, although acknowledging its many diversities, avoids the distraction of "finding someone to look…