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Civil Rights

Civil Rights. D iscuss and analyze A Raisin in the Sun along with aspects of the time period, culture, and goals. Carley Wooden. History African Americans moved north into industrial communities/ghettos Industry moved from the city to the suburbs; created all-white suburbs

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Civil Rights

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  1. Civil Rights Discuss and analyze A Raisin in the Sun along with aspects of the time period, culture, and goals. Carley Wooden

  2. History • African Americans moved north into industrial communities/ghettos • Industry moved from the city to the suburbs; created all-white suburbs • Segregationist zoning ordinanceslegally enforced racial segregation • Divided city streets by race • African Americans were intimidated/scared of the white neighborhoods • A Raisin in the Sun • Mama dreams of moving out of the one room apartment • Buys a house in Clybourne Park; an all white neighborhood • The residents are not open to segregation • Karl Lindner offers the family money not to move in Segregation Housing Issues

  3. Gender • Men • Work • Support family • independent • Women • Marriage • Stay home with children • Dependent • Under educated • A Raisin in the Sun • No one expects Bennie to become a doctor; a nurse is more realistic • Walter wants money so he can fulfill his role as the man • Ruth stays home with Trevor Stereotypes

  4. American, Irish, German, English, & Dutch • Traditions • Food • Pork and sauerkraut on new years day (German) • Holidays • St. Patrick's Day(Irish) Cultural Background

  5. Be successful • Graduate from college • Get a good job • Not have to struggle • Have a large enough income to support myself • Be independent • Not rely on anyone Personal Goals

  6. Everyone is created equal • No one should be judged by their background or skin color • Everyone should have an equal shot at accomplishing their dreams Conclusion

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