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Who traditionally had the power to decide what belonged in the US literary canon?
White men
Why were oppressed minorities like women and black people excluded from the US literary canon in the past?
They were perceived as unable to produce high-quality writing
When did feminist scholars and people of color start challenging the traditional US literary canon?
In the 1960s and 1970s
What is a key point made about the US literary canon in the text?
It heavily depends on who has decision-making power
What led to the diversification of the US literary canon over time?
Interventions by feminist scholars and people of color
How has the US literary canon evolved over time?
It has become more diverse by including works from marginalized groups
Explore the process of selecting works for the US literary canon and the influence of political and cultural power in shaping the canon. Learn about the historical dominance of white men in deciding what constitutes American literature.
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