Diversity in the Curriculum:
Literary Perspectives
By taking a look at multicultural literature, we examine more closely at the quality
of cultural content. When students immerse themselves into multicultural literature,
they become more motivated to read and have a deeper understanding and appreciation
for their own culture and the culture of others. Multicultural literature can be focused
on cultural diversity, religious diversity, or other diverse perspectives—or a combination
of any of these. We can connect multicultural literature across the curriculum by
providing “examples of how critical thinking in a diverse society leads to a deeper
understanding and knowledge of cultures, religions, or perspectives and, in turn,
leads to reflective decision making.(Johnson, The Joy of Literature, 2012, p. 331).
Cultural diversity examples: African American, Latino/Latina, Asian American, Native American
Religious diversity examples: Native American spirituality, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam
Other diverse perspectives: Age, gender identity/expression, language, social class, family structure
Reference: http://exceptionalreading.blogspot.com/2012/06/diverse-perspectives-in-childrens.html