US Literary Canon Selection Process
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Who traditionally had the power to decide what belonged in the US literary canon?

  • Feminist scholars and people of color
  • White men (correct)
  • American professors
  • Well-known literary scholars

    • Why were oppressed minorities like women and black people excluded from the US literary canon in the past?

  • They did not want to be part of the canon
  • Their works were too controversial
  • They were perceived as unable to produce high-quality writing (correct)
  • They were not interested in literature

    • When did feminist scholars and people of color start challenging the traditional US literary canon?

  • In the 1980s
  • In the early 2000s
  • In the 1960s and 1970s (correct)
  • In the 1990s

    • What is a key point made about the US literary canon in the text?

    <p>It heavily depends on who has decision-making power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the diversification of the US literary canon over time?

    <p>Interventions by feminist scholars and people of color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the US literary canon evolved over time?

    <p>It has become more diverse by including works from marginalized groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

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