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EVALUATION OF LITERATURE
Book: Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
I. EXCLUSION/INVISIBILITY
1. Are people shown from more than one race or nationality? N
2. Are people of more than one ethnic orcultural group shown? N
3. Are males and females included in equal numbers? Y
4. Are individuals with disabilities depicted in active roles? NA
5. Have older, middle-aged, and younger charactersbeen included? Y
6. Are people of different income levels (socioeconomic) included? Y
7. Are different types of family structures (two-parent, one parent, extended family, included? Y
COMMENTS:Setting takes place in a tribe in Africa which limits variety of cultures presented
II. STEREOTYPING
1. Are members of each group shown in a variety of careers? NA
2. Are members of a groupinvolved in varied types of activities and roles? Y
3. Are members of a group from varied socioeconomic backgrounds? Y
4. Are people from different neighborhoods/geographical settings depicted? Y5. Is the information on the groups depicted in a stereotypical or negative way? N
6. Do the text and illustrations depict members of a group in a realistic manner and not in exaggerated situations?Y
COMMENTS: Very little stereotyping other than the obvious distinction between rich and poor
III. IMBALANCE AND SELECTIVITY DEFINITION: Only one interpretation of an issue, situation, or groupis presented; thus, the knowledge of students regarding a varied perspective is restricted.
1. Is there a balanced account of the events or situations? NA
2. Does the material reflect contrastingpoints of view? N
3. Does the material provide equitable coverage of the perspective of each group? NMMENTS:
COMMENTS: In this tale, comparison between good and evil is the premise of the storyIV. UNREALITY
1. Do the materials paint an accurate picture of the group? Y
2. Do the materials give the reader comprehensive information on the subject topic? NA
3. Do the materials ignore the...