Seeking roots of discrimination

A comparative examination of Langston Hughes's and Richard Wright's essays and newspaper columns of social protest

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Anthologies
Cover of the book Seeking roots of discrimination by Bert Bobock, GRIN Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bert Bobock ISBN: 9783640106875
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: July 21, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Bert Bobock
ISBN: 9783640106875
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: July 21, 2008
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Intermediate Examination Paper from the year 2002 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,7, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Department of English and American Studies), course: Introduction to US Cultural Science II: 'The Thirties', 10 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Although much of Langston Hughes's and Richard Wright's writing expressed social protest, there is one genre -the essay- that has gone largely unnoticed. In the eyes of Hughes and Wright, custom, tradition and religion may be seen as some of the root causes of racism because they are largely interiorized, but they by far cannot serve alone as satisfying explanations for it. Important in the creation of racism is e.g. the negative projection of colored people in the media. Consequently, this forms a fatal preconception of blacks that is constantly being reproduced. Langston Hughes and Richard Wright, among the most prolific of American writers, gained international attention and acclaim in nearly every genre of writing, including poetry, the short story, the novel, drama, the libretto, the autobiography, journalistic prose, children's and adolescent literature and song lyrics. Although much of their writing, often expressing social protest, was easily accessible to scholars and general readers, there is one genre -the essay- that has gone largely unnoticed. Yet such essays and short, non-fiction passages contribute significantly to Hughes's and Wright's work, striving for racial equality on a local level, a national, as well as global levels. At first glance, it may appear fruitless to compare the non-fiction works of Hughes and Wright, since the writers became famous for their poetry and fictional masterpieces. Also, a comparison between Wright's rather epic artistic style and Hughes's dense, often ironic prose may seem unlikely and difficult. Yet, on closer inspection, you will find that both writers are surprisingly close to one another in their way of thinking, and their conclusions often overlap. Hughes was a columnist for the famous African-American newspaper, the 'Chicago Defender,' where he commented on contemporary issues and chronicled the hopes and despairs of his people. In spite of the different origins of the writers, Hughes and Wright were confronted early on with race discrimination and segregation, publicly know as 'Jim Crow-ism1,' which was identified and condemned in their essays.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertbobock

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Intermediate Examination Paper from the year 2002 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,7, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Department of English and American Studies), course: Introduction to US Cultural Science II: 'The Thirties', 10 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Although much of Langston Hughes's and Richard Wright's writing expressed social protest, there is one genre -the essay- that has gone largely unnoticed. In the eyes of Hughes and Wright, custom, tradition and religion may be seen as some of the root causes of racism because they are largely interiorized, but they by far cannot serve alone as satisfying explanations for it. Important in the creation of racism is e.g. the negative projection of colored people in the media. Consequently, this forms a fatal preconception of blacks that is constantly being reproduced. Langston Hughes and Richard Wright, among the most prolific of American writers, gained international attention and acclaim in nearly every genre of writing, including poetry, the short story, the novel, drama, the libretto, the autobiography, journalistic prose, children's and adolescent literature and song lyrics. Although much of their writing, often expressing social protest, was easily accessible to scholars and general readers, there is one genre -the essay- that has gone largely unnoticed. Yet such essays and short, non-fiction passages contribute significantly to Hughes's and Wright's work, striving for racial equality on a local level, a national, as well as global levels. At first glance, it may appear fruitless to compare the non-fiction works of Hughes and Wright, since the writers became famous for their poetry and fictional masterpieces. Also, a comparison between Wright's rather epic artistic style and Hughes's dense, often ironic prose may seem unlikely and difficult. Yet, on closer inspection, you will find that both writers are surprisingly close to one another in their way of thinking, and their conclusions often overlap. Hughes was a columnist for the famous African-American newspaper, the 'Chicago Defender,' where he commented on contemporary issues and chronicled the hopes and despairs of his people. In spite of the different origins of the writers, Hughes and Wright were confronted early on with race discrimination and segregation, publicly know as 'Jim Crow-ism1,' which was identified and condemned in their essays.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertbobock

More books from GRIN Publishing

Cover of the book Aspects of Time and Pace in Poe's 'The Mask of the Red Death' and Bierce's 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Reforms for political and economic independence by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Restrictions of Internet provided services in the People's Republic of China by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book The impact of cohabitation on women and children by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Legal Research Article Abstracts: Text Analysis and Text Transformation by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Cultural Differences in the Perception of Brand Personalities by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book The relationship between adventure and/or wilderness, health and well being by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book English in India and Pakistan by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book The European Union and the World Trade Organisation - Two governance systems in trade policy: A selection of their differences, similarities and mutual influences by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Unterrichtsstunde: Gefühle erkennen und mitteilen by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Psychology of self-insight - Motivated reasoning and self-deception by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Comparative Study of the Capabilities of Various Micromachining Processes by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Human Resource Management versus Personnel Management by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book The role of the mass media in influencing political process by Bert Bobock
Cover of the book Die Außen- und Deutschlandpolitik der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 1966 - 1969 by Bert Bobock
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy