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Golliwogs, Mudbloods and fair princesses: The pervasive symbols of race and gender oppressions in children’s literature
May 30, 2024 9:15 am
Among the ones who have been accused of upholding power structures and portraying marginalised identities in a problematic manner are some of the biggest names, starting from Roald Dahl to J K Rowling, Enid Blyton and Hergé.
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March 06, 2021 8:39 am
The estate of Dr Seuss is wrong in withdrawing six of his books. Let’s not play censor for future generations.
Dr Seuss books top US charts after six of his titles were pulled from publication due to racist imagery
March 05, 2021 2:32 pm
“These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss Enterprises had said in a statement while informing of their decision to stop publication of the selected titles
Six Dr. Seuss books pulled from publication due to racist imagery
March 03, 2021 8:39 am
The books, originally published between 1937 and 1976, contain numerous caricatures of Asian and Black people that incorporate stereotypes that have been criticized as racist.
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