The Representation of People of Color in TYA’s Dramatic Literature

論文發表人: 蔡依仁 (亞利桑那州立大學戲劇系博士班)

 

非白人的角色在美國兒童戲劇文學的歷史上是屈指可數的，此次論文的題目及研討會中討論的議題著重於探討和檢視有色人種(包含亞洲人、黑人、西班牙及墨西哥裔等)未來在美國兒童戲劇文學中應有如何的呈現。在此論文中，筆者檢視有色人種過去和現在在美國兒童戲劇是如何呈現的？是否有某種和有色人種相關的主題特別得受到重視？在美國兒童戲劇文學中缺乏什麼和有人色種有關的題材？最後，探討有色人種在美國兒童文學中的重要性，以及其未來的走向應為何。

 

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People of color are historically under-represented in the field of TYA. The purpose of this panel discussion is to examine and explore/discuss the representation and future of people of color in TYA's dramatic literature. Some of our research questions are: How are people of color represented in TYA historically and contemporary? Are there general themes and subjects regarding people of color in TYA? What aspects are flourishing and which are lacking in TYA's dramatic literature? What is next for people of color in TYA? The subjects are focusing on Asian, Asian-American, African American, and Hispanic/Latino American.