The Portrayal of Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans in Recent Basal Series.

Garcia, Jesus; Florez-Tighe, Viola

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ERIC Number: EJ350206

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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The Portrayal of Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans in Recent Basal Series.

Garcia, Jesus; Florez-Tighe, Viola

Equity and Excellence, v22 n4-6 p72-76 Sum 1986

Basal readers should portray minorities both accurately and idealistically. While publishers seem to have established acceptable percentage levels of minority content in basal series, the overall treatment of minorities remains unbalanced. (LHW)

Descriptors: American Indians, Basal Reading, Blacks, Cultural Images, Equal Education, Ethnic Groups, Hispanic Americans, Reading Materials, Stereotypes, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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