Results: 6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because they portray people in 'hurtful and wrong' ways
Published on 03/03/2021
Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because they "portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," the business that preserves the author's legacy said. In a statement, Dr. Seuss Enterprises said it made the decision after consulting educators and reviewing its catalog.
"Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. Seuss Enterprises's catalog represents and supports all communities and families," it said.
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Are you a fan of Dr Seuss books?
Yes
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No
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Not Applicable
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These are the 6 books that will no longer be sold. Have you read any of these? "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street"
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"If I Ran the Zoo"
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McElligot's Pool"
12%
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"On Beyond Zebra!"
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"Scrambled Eggs Super!"
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"The Cat's Quizzer"
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Not Applicable
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According to a study published in the journal "Research on Diversity in Youth Literature ", 43 out of the 45 characters of color studied have "characteristics aligning with the definition of Orientalism," or the stereotypical, offensive portrayal of Asia. The two "African" characters, the study says, both have anti-Black characteristics. Examples of racial undertones in the books include "anti-Japanese American political cartoons and cartoons depicting African Americans for sale captioned with offensive language." Do you agree with this reason to stop selling the books? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Do you think the books should be... Sold as they are
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Rewritten and sold
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Stopped from being sold
15%
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Other (please specify)
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The study also argues that since the majority of human characters in Dr. Seuss' books are White, his works -- inadvertently or not -- center Whiteness and thus perpetuate White supremacy. Do you agree? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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