Hey, I would like to hear your opinions on this. My main point is that racism in the 1950's was alot worse than it is today. if you have any points on this topic they would be greatly appricated. Thank you :D
2007-01-03 05:58:50 · 9 answers · asked by cheersforcheese 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I believe it is. The book has many layers...a little girl growing up...learning lessons about life...a father learning about his children...a controversy surrounding someone who is trying to do what he feels is right. TKAM was about all these things and more. Racism is a large part of the book, but not the only part of it. It is all these things combined that make it still relevant. You have only to take a look at the news a little while back...remember the troubles that the lawyer(s) defending Massaoui had?
2007-01-03 06:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by aidan402 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm studying this novel for my exams, and this point has come up. It is relevant but not as much as it was then. It also builds on non-racism aspects such as the perspective is much more innocent through a child's eyes.
Now, there may no longer be racism here, but there is still a lot of racism in the world, just take a look at any country in Africa where your success depends on the color of your skin, just like in the book.
2007-01-03 06:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by Matt S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it depends on what part of the world you live in. From my seat, no it is not as relevant today as it was when first written. But if I got on a plane and went to a poor part of the southern US, or if I went to Africa, I am sure my opinion would change. It all depends on what society we live in.
Ask the people of New Orleans if they think this book would be relevant. Their answers will be much different from mine.
2007-01-03 08:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by sportyspice 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
relevance? its got some key classic lessons, but not as relevant with the racism issue, no. but still a great book, and important for everyone to read
2007-01-03 09:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is still very important. First, there is sitll racism and in America, there are more races than there were back then. Secondly, It is an important reminder of what used to happen and it aids in tolerance.
2007-01-03 08:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kristin E 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is, only now their is racism not only against African Americans but Muslims, Women are paid significantly less then male counterparts, Hispanics etc, racism is just not practiced as openly.
2007-01-03 06:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by hurricanemercedes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. The book deals with ignorance and prejudice both of which will forever be alive in the hearts and minds of human beings. The hope and joy is that each of us will work to eradicate them in our individual beings.
2007-01-03 06:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Judith A 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure-Even more so because it seems we have more ways to divide and classify people. What a great movie, huh?
2007-01-03 06:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Danny 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a homework question........
2007-01-03 06:07:22 · answer #9 · answered by Semi-charmed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋