Students will see themselves reflected in literature
The literature will empower students, who identify with the culture, identity, and race of the characters within the literature, to read more.
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The Argument
Literature can be a source that provides students with an affirmation about themselves and their culture. The ability to relate to characters and situations in literature can be a major factor in book selection and overall desire to read.
When students don’t find themselves reflected in literature, they are less likely to be engaged in reading. Students are often asked to make connections to what they are reading, so it is important that they find characters and situations that they can relate to in the literature they are reading.[1]
Counter arguments
Students might feel ashamed or embarrassed about certain aspects of their culture that could be illustrated in the literature. In turn, it will create cultural barriers between them and other students who don’t identify with the culture.
Premises
[P1] By introducing multicultural literature, students from these cultures will feel represented.
[P2] Therefore, students will become more involved in what they're reading and do better in class.
Rejecting the premises
[Rejecting P1] Introducing multicultural literature will make students feel alienated rather than represented.