Date of Award/Publication
12-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Literacy Education
Department
Education
First Supervisor
Joellen Maples
Abstract
This study asked the question: how does narrative writing reflect students’ personal experiences with race and sexuality? Students expressed their underlying opinions of both groups by writing a short story involving characters created using their personal experiences. With minimal guidance, students drafted their characters, wrote their story and responded to interview questions related to the personal experiences behind their creations. Also, students were exposed to different perspectives and tasked with creating new characters after reflection. Students with fewer interactions relied on media portrayals, which reinforced stereotypes. Exposure to different perspectives was not completely successful, as they lacked the real life interactions students need to challenge negative viewpoints. Teachers should find opportunities for students to reflect and interact with diversity.
Recommended Citation
Benson, Anthony, "An Examination of Race and Sexuality Perspectives of High-School Students through Narrative Writing" (2015). Education Masters. Paper 317.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/education_ETD_masters/317
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