Analyzing Content for Cultural Competency

Using “Ten Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books for Racism and Sexism,” select a piece of children's literature, young adult literature, informational article, or textbook from the library or your own collection to evaluate for bias. 

In 250-500 words, conduct a text analysis using the 10 guidelines mentioned in the article to identify bias in your selected material.  After you complete the analysis, in 250-500 words describe where you think the text falls on the Cultural Competence Continuum and why. Submit both written portions as one assignment.

Ten Quick Ways to Analyze Childrens Books for Sexism And Racism

Read “Ten Quick Ways to Analyze Childrens Books for Sexism And Racism ” by Derman-Sparks and the A.B.C. Task Force, located on the Teaching for Change website.

http://www.teachingforchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ec_tenquickways_english.pdf