Why Curious George and Dr. Seuss Face Criticism Lately there have been conversations surrounding the cancellation of different children’s literature, including works by Dr. Seuss as well some depictions in Curious George characters. Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it was stopping publication of six Dr. Seuss titles because they feature racist and insensitive imagery in a statement that the books “portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong” 12. It is part of a wider social change towards identifying and avoiding problematic depictions in literature.
Cultural Context
And the uproar has not occurred in a vacuum; it coincides with increasing scrutiny of racial stereotypes being removed from media intended for children. It is true that many cherished children’s books, such as Curious George contain content which can be interpreted as racially inappropriate. For example, the description of a white man returning from Africa with a monkey has triggered concerns and debate on colonial narratives and racial stigmatization 23.
Educational Implications
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Public Reaction
Public reaction has been divisive: some commend the move to take these books off shelves; others say it is a form of censorship. Proponents of this say literature should properly reflect the communities 56. The latest debate is emblematic of the tensions between keeping ahold of our literary past, and engaging with artistic values from another time that may prove incompatible or unacceptable within ours.
Basically, this is part of a larger movement in which other kids’ classics — Dr. Seuss and Curious George among them — are being reevaluated for their depictions of race through today’s lens.
