Before reading a different mirror i saw our nations history as the story of the advance of civilization. Most multicultural histories focus on a single group and target a specialinterest audience, but takaki ethnic studiesuc at berkeley opens the door wider by bringing together the viewpoints of native americas. Ronald takaki 19392009 was recognized as one of the foremost scholars of american ethnic history and diversity. A social history young center books in anabaptist and pietist studies apple pie. A different mirror study guide from litcharts the creators of. Indepth summary and analysis of every chapter of a different mirror.
A different mirror of the beginning of multicultural america. A valuable survey of the american experience of several racial and ethnic minorities. The brilliant revisionist history of america publishers weekly that dramatically retells our nations story from the perspective of minorities. Book notes from chapter 7 and contains important people and events and other concepts that. I dont know if the problem is me, this book, or just my expectations. The beginning of the chapter tells of the horrid conditions that the people of ireland faced when it became colonized by the british.
American ethnicity and pluralism a different mirror. Chapter 14 of a different mirror by ronald takaki essay 933 words 4 pages gloria professor cuddy hist 101 december 20 american dilemmas in chapter 14 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, the author describes various stories of many clashing ethnicities and the aspects of world war ii in the united states. Ronald takaki is an emeritus professor at the university of california. He had a conversation with his taxi driver where the driver asks, how long have you been in this country.
Now, takaki has revised his landmark work that grapples with the raw truth of american history and examines the ultimate question of what it. A different mirror a history of multicultural america. Takaki thinks about how virginia was the beginning of multicultural america. A history of multicultural america discussion and chapter questions and find a different mirror. An introduction to multicultural dance education roots and. Multicultural america american multicultural studies 1 with. Detroit free press a different mirror advances a truly humane sense of american possibility. A different mirror chapter 1 by ronald takaki i had flown from san francisco to norfolk and was riding in a taxi to my hotel to attend a conference on multiculturalism. A history of multicultural america an accompanying teachers guidefree on the seven stories press websiteincludes chapter summaries, vocabulary, openended discussion questions, activities and recommended materials. A different mirror is a dramatic new retelling of our nations history, a powerful larger narrative of the many different peoples who together compose the united states of america. Study 45 multicultural america flashcards from donny h. Nathanial bacon and his neighbors asked the governor of virginia to deal with the indian problems and to open more farm land for settlement. A history of multicultural america by ronald takaki is a book which provides the readers with perspectives of people who come form different cultures and how they are accepted by the american people but also ronald takaki does a good job in taking this events form the past and attaching them to modern day society and how. A different mirror by ronald takaki is a discussion of americas cultural.
The main message takaki was trying to the audience to understood dealt with the how the term savage did not originally mean a person with a different colored complextion but by a person. A different mirror for young people, a teaching guide by veronica. A different mirror for young people, a teaching guide. The second part of the books title gives a good summary of the work. Sonoma state university presents ron takaki and his discussion, america in a different mirror. The hidden origins of slavery, in the book a different mirror focused on the social as well as racial issues that occurred during the early colonial foundations of virginia. A history of multicultural america by ronald takaki. Takakis view states the importance of knowing the full history of american, and not just focusing on the whiteeuropean american history, which is what majority were. Jan 21, 2008 a different mirror chapter 3 chapter 3, the giddy multitude. At this point, takaki was reminded of how important it was to be. What purpose did dehumanizing or demonizing native americans serve. Takaki chapter 6 i found its interesting how to hear how the irish came to america. Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria. A summary of multicultural america, and thats truly what it is.
The racialization of savagery of the book a different mirror by ronald takaki, the start of the origins of cultural and race problems were talked about. America in a different mirror with ron takaki youtube. An exhaustively detailed history, a different mirror is an essential primer for anyone interested in american history and its profoundly multicultural nature. A different mirror demonstrates that employing a multicultural approach to american history is a necessary first step toward the binding together of our disunited nation. In chapter 10 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, many japanese people were lured to america with stories of high wages as plantation laborers compared to earnings in japan unfortunately, plantation owners created tactics to appeal to japanese families to willfully work the plantations under harsh circumstances. A different mirror was first published in 1993, and times have moved. In takakis view, why is it so important for us as americans to develop a more multicultural understanding of our history. Other spanishspeaking immigrants joined the multicultural experiment.
Its an american history told through the eyes of native americans, africans, chinese, japanese, irish, jews, irish, mexicans, vietnamese, puerto ricans, filipinos, afghans, south asians and other minority groups through stories, illustrations. Apr 15, 2009 but ultimately he provides us with the multiple histories of american cultures, rather than a history of multicultural america. Rebecca stefoff specializes in writing nonfiction for young readers, with a focus on. Upon its first publication, a different mirror was hailed by critics and academics everywhere as a dramatic new retelling of our nation. I went into it expecting a standard nonfiction book, but what i received was a textbook on the history of north america, slightly watered down to be childappropriate.
Mar 12, 2007 in chapter 6 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, the account of the irish migration to the united states is discussed. Cultural pluralismunited stateshistoryjuvenile literature. Notes from chapter 4 from the book a different mirror. Choose from 63 different sets of different mirror flashcards on quizlet. In a lively account filled with the stories and voices of people previously left out of the historical canon, ronald takaki offers a fresh perspective a re. Week 1takaki chapter 1 and 2 takaki chapter 2 who is the other.
The hidden origins of slavery part 2, introduction. Jan 14, 2008 a different mirror chapter 2 in chapter 2 the tempest in the wilderness. A different mirror deals with the subject of minority perspectives of multicultural america, incorporating. Nathanial bacon and his neighbors asked the governor of virginia to deal with the indian problems and. A different mirror npr coverage of a different mirror. Native americans, african americans, chicanos, asian americans, irish americans, and jewish americans. He then earned his phd in american history at the university of. A different mirror is 445 pages of rather small text, so doing more than hinting at its contents is impossible.
In chapter 10 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, many japanese people were lured to america with stories of high wages as plantation laborers compared to earnings in japan unfortunately, plantation owners created tactics to appeal to japanese families to. Feb 06, 2008 sonoma state university presents ron takaki and his discussion, america in a different mirror. A multicultural history of america, in the voices of native americans, african. He is the author of the multiple awardwinning books strangers from a distant shore. Intro to ethnic studies es 105 book title a different mirror.
A history of multicultural america study guide questions and answers. A different mirror, by ronald takaki commentary magazine. Chapter 14 of a different mirror by ronald takaki essay. Multicultural america american multicultural studies 1. A history of multicultural america is a book by ronald takaki.
Mar 08, 2006 a different mirror chapter 1 by ronald takaki i had flown from san francisco to norfolk and was riding in a taxi to my hotel to attend a conference on multiculturalism. America by highlighting the experiences of 6 racialethnic groups. How did the british justify taking native american land. It wasnt because they dreamed of a brighter future or land of opportunities it was because they were forced to leave. A different mirror questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on a different mirror. They became a part of the fur trade and ended up being introduced to the disease of small. Winner of an american book award, a different mirror recounts u.
Chapter thesis the mirror that we have used to see american history has. Each chapter talks about the history of a different ethnic group, and covers over. Beginning with the colonization of the new world, it recounted the history of america in the voice of the nonanglo peoples of the united statesnative americans, african americans, jews, irish americans, asian americans, latinos, and othersgroups. Jamestown, the english settlement founded in 1607, was nearby. A history of asian americans and a different mirror. The author ronald takaki started out by explaining that america started out with a large number of the colonists came over as indentured servant, which were people who were to work for. Hundreds of educators from across the country were meeting to discuss the need for greater cultural diversity in the curriculum. A different mirror the pawnees were selfsufficient. The author concludes with a summary of todays changing economic climate and. Learn different mirror with free interactive flashcards. A different mirror for young people, a teaching guide issuu. Takaki calls the master narrative of american history, which falsely asserts. In chapter 10 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, many. Korynn espittia n00911805 chapters 1 and 2 notes on a different mirror chapter 1ronald takaki was on his way to northfolk, virginia to attend a conference on multiculturalism.
But ultimately he provides us with the multiple histories of american cultures, rather than a history of multicultural america. Beginning with the colonization of the new world, it recounted the history of america in the voice of. In chapter 6 of a different mirror by ronald takaki, the account of the irish migration to the united states is discussed. Now, takaki has revised his landmark work that grapples with the raw truth of american history and examines the ultimate question of what it means to be an american. Chapter summaries 12 and authors notes freebooksummary.
To hear ronald takaki, a professor of ethnic studies at berkeley, tell it, americas problems with multiculturalism began, literally, on day one. Several hundred miles offshore was bermuda, the bermoothes where william shakespeares prospero had landed and met the native. Ronald takaki a different mirror summaries free pdf file. To create a more inclusive way to imagine who an american is to better prepare us for constructively interacting with peoples who are ethnically or racially different than ourselves, in part, by acknowledging the contributions of other to building america as well as the seriousness of their suffering and sacrifices. Takaki begins with the discovery of america and proceeds through world war ii, devoting chapters of each section to the different experiences of native americans, african. He is a major writer in the field of ethnic studies. This essay focuses on the events as narrated in chapter 8 of the book a different mirror.
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