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Whose America?: Culture Wars in the Public Schools
Author: Jonathan Zimmerman
Year: September 19, 2002
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Language: English



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Whose America? Culture Wars in the Public Schools As a professional writer, I am excited to share with you the captivating story of conflict, compromise, and the evolution of American culture in the public schools, as told in Jonathan Zimmerman's book "Whose America?" This absorbing narrative delves into the historical struggles of multiculturalism, the civil rights movement, and the ongoing debates surrounding the teaching of American history and morality in twentieth-century America. The book offers a detailed account of how various immigrant groups, including the Irish, Germans, Italians, and Eastern European Jews, urged schools and textbook publishers to include their stories in the teaching of American history, leading to a more inclusive understanding of American progress and freedom. However, the battles over school prayer and sex education have proven to be much thornier, with each side holding deeply entrenched beliefs that often leave little room for compromise. Despite these challenges, Zimmerman argues that the strong American tradition of pluralism has softened the edges of rigorous moral and religious absolutism, allowing Americans to live together in a society that is not as divided as we may fear. The book begins by exploring the origins of multiculturalism in the 1920s, as different immigrant groups advocated for their stories to be included in the teaching of American history. This movement gained momentum in the 1960s and '70s with the civil rights movement, which brought similar criticism of the white version of American history. As a result, textbooks and curricula have evolved to offer a more diverse and inclusive account of American progress.
Чья Америка? Культурные войны в государственных школах Как профессиональный писатель, я рад поделиться с вами захватывающей историей конфликтов, компромиссов и эволюции американской культуры в государственных школах, как рассказано в книге Джонатана Циммермана «Чья Америка?» Это захватывающее повествование углубляется в историческую борьбу мультикультурализма, движения за гражданские права и продолжающихся дебатов вокруг преподавания американской истории и морали в Америке двадцатого века. Книга предлагает подробное описание того, как различные группы иммигрантов, включая ирландцев, немцев, итальянцев и восточноевропейских евреев, призывали школы и издателей учебников включать свои истории в преподавание американской истории, что привело к более инклюзивному пониманию американского прогресса и свободы. Однако битвы за школьную молитву и половое воспитание оказались гораздо более тернистыми, и каждая сторона придерживается глубоко укоренившихся убеждений, которые часто оставляют мало места для компромисса. Несмотря на эти проблемы, Циммерман утверждает, что сильная американская традиция плюрализма смягчила грани строгого морального и религиозного абсолютизма, позволив американцам жить вместе в обществе, которое не так разделено, как мы можем бояться. Книга начинается с изучения истоков мультикультурализма в 1920-х годах, когда различные группы иммигрантов выступали за то, чтобы их истории были включены в преподавание американской истории. Это движение набрало обороты в 1960-х и 70-х годах с движением за гражданские права, которое принесло аналогичную критику белой версии американской истории. В результате учебники и учебные программы эволюционировали, чтобы предложить более разнообразный и инклюзивный отчет об американском прогрессе.
Qui est l'Amérique ? s guerres culturelles dans les écoles publiques En tant qu'écrivain professionnel, je suis heureux de partager avec vous une histoire passionnante des conflits, des compromis et de l'évolution de la culture américaine dans les écoles publiques, comme le raconte Jonathan Zimmerman dans son livre De qui l'Amérique ? Ce récit passionnant s'inscrit dans la lutte historique du multiculturalisme, du mouvement des droits civiques et du débat en cours autour de l'enseignement de l'histoire et de la morale américaines dans l'Amérique du XXe siècle. livre propose une description détaillée de la façon dont divers groupes d'immigrants, y compris les Irlandais, les Allemands, les Italiens et les Juifs d'Europe de l'Est, ont encouragé les écoles et les éditeurs de manuels à inclure leurs histoires dans l'enseignement de l'histoire américaine, ce qui a conduit à une compréhension plus inclusive du progrès et de la liberté américains. Cependant, les batailles pour la prière scolaire et l'éducation sexuelle se sont révélées beaucoup plus épineuses, et chaque camp a des convictions profondément ancrées qui laissent souvent peu de place au compromis. Malgré ces problèmes, Zimmerman affirme que la forte tradition américaine du pluralisme a atténué les limites de l'absolutisme moral et religieux strict en permettant aux Américains de vivre ensemble dans une société qui n'est pas aussi divisée que nous pouvons le craindre. livre commence par une étude des origines du multiculturalisme dans les années 1920, lorsque divers groupes d'immigrants ont préconisé que leurs histoires soient intégrées dans l'enseignement de l'histoire américaine. Ce mouvement a pris de l'ampleur dans les années 1960 et 70 avec le mouvement des droits civiques, qui a suscité des critiques similaires à la version blanche de l'histoire américaine. En conséquence, les manuels et les programmes scolaires ont évolué pour offrir un rapport plus varié et inclusif sur les progrès des États-Unis.
De quién es América? Guerras culturales en las escuelas públicas Como escritor profesional, me complace compartir con ustedes una apasionante historia de conflictos, compromisos y evolución de la cultura estadounidense en las escuelas públicas, como se cuenta en el libro de Jonathan Zimmerman, De quién es América? Esta emocionante narrativa profundiza en las luchas históricas del multiculturalismo, el movimiento por los derechos civiles y el debate en curso en torno a la enseñanza de la historia y la moral norteamericanas en la América del siglo XX. libro ofrece una descripción detallada de cómo diversos grupos de inmigrantes, incluyendo irlandeses, alemanes, italianos y judíos de del Este, instaron a las escuelas y editores de libros de texto a incluir sus historias en la enseñanza de la historia estadounidense, lo que llevó a una comprensión más inclusiva del progreso y la libertad estadounidenses. n embargo, las batallas por la oración escolar y la educación sexual han demostrado ser mucho más espinosas, y cada parte mantiene creencias profundamente arraigadas que a menudo dejan poco espacio para el compromiso. A pesar de estos problemas, Zimmerman sostiene que la fuerte tradición estadounidense del pluralismo ha suavizado las facetas de un absolutismo moral y religioso estricto, permitiendo a los estadounidenses convivir en una sociedad que no está tan dividida como podemos temer. libro comienza con el estudio de los orígenes del multiculturalismo en la década de 1920, cuando diversos grupos de inmigrantes abogaban por que sus historias fueran incorporadas a la enseñanza de la historia estadounidense. Este movimiento ganó impulso en las décadas de 1960 y 1970 con un movimiento por los derechos civiles que trajo una crítica similar a la versión blanca de la historia estadounidense. Como resultado, los libros de texto y los programas de estudio han evolucionado para ofrecer un informe más diverso e inclusivo sobre el progreso estadounidense.
Chi è l'America? guerre culturali nelle scuole pubbliche Come scrittore professionista, sono lieto di condividere con voi la storia emozionante dei conflitti, dei compromessi e dell'evoluzione della cultura americana nelle scuole pubbliche, come descritto nel libro di Jonathan Zimmerman «Chi è l'America?» Questa emozionante narrazione si approfondisce nella storica lotta del multiculturalismo, del movimento per i diritti civili e del dibattito in corso sull'insegnamento della storia e della morale americana nell'America del ventesimo secolo. Il libro fornisce una descrizione dettagliata di come diversi gruppi di immigrati, inclusi irlandesi, tedeschi, italiani e ebrei dell'Est , abbiano chiesto alle scuole e agli editori di libri di inserire le loro storie nell'insegnamento della storia americana, portando ad una comprensione più inclusiva del progresso e della libertà degli Stati Uniti. Tuttavia, le battaglie per la preghiera scolastica e l'educazione sessuale si sono rivelate molto più aspre, e ciascuna parte è fortemente radicata, che spesso lascia poco spazio al compromesso. Nonostante questi problemi, Zimmerman sostiene che la forte tradizione americana del pluralismo ha attenuato i limiti del rigoroso assoluto morale e religioso, permettendo agli americani di vivere insieme in una società che non è così divisa come possiamo temere. Il libro inizia studiando le origini del multiculturalismo negli annì 20, quando diversi gruppi di immigrati sostenevano che le loro storie fossero inserite nell'insegnamento della storia americana. Questo movimento ha guadagnato terreno negli annì 60 è 70 con il movimento per i diritti civili, che ha portato critiche simili alla versione bianca della storia americana. Di conseguenza, i libri di testo e i programmi di studio si sono evoluti per offrire un rapporto più ampio e inclusivo sui progressi americani.
Wessen Amerika? Kulturkriege in öffentlichen Schulen Als professioneller Schriftsteller freue ich mich, mit Ihnen die spannende Geschichte von Konflikten, Kompromissen und der Entwicklung der amerikanischen Kultur in öffentlichen Schulen zu teilen, wie in Jonathan Zimmermans Wessen Amerika? Diese spannende Erzählung vertieft sich in die historischen Kämpfe des Multikulturalismus, der Bürgerrechtsbewegung und der anhaltenden Debatte um die hre der amerikanischen Geschichte und Moral im Amerika des 20. Jahrhunderts. Das Buch bietet eine detaillierte Beschreibung, wie verschiedene Gruppen von Einwanderern, darunter Iren, Deutsche, Italiener und osteuropäische Juden, Schulen und Schulbuchverlage aufforderten, ihre Geschichten in die hre der amerikanischen Geschichte einzubeziehen, was zu einem umfassenderen Verständnis des amerikanischen Fortschritts und der amerikanischen Freiheit führte. Die Kämpfe um Schulgebet und Sexualerziehung haben sich jedoch als viel dorniger erwiesen, und jede Seite hat tief verwurzelte Überzeugungen, die oft wenig Raum für Kompromisse lassen. Trotz dieser Probleme argumentiert Zimmerman, dass die starke amerikanische Tradition des Pluralismus die Facetten des strengen moralischen und religiösen Absolutismus gemildert hat, indem sie es den Amerikanern ermöglichte, in einer Gesellschaft zusammenzuleben, die nicht so gespalten ist, wie wir befürchten können. Das Buch beginnt mit einer Untersuchung der Ursprünge des Multikulturalismus in den 1920er Jahren, als verschiedene Gruppen von Einwanderern dafür plädierten, ihre Geschichten in die hre der amerikanischen Geschichte einzubeziehen. Diese Bewegung gewann in den 1960er und 70er Jahren mit der Bürgerrechtsbewegung an Fahrt, die eine ähnliche Kritik an der weißen Version der amerikanischen Geschichte mit sich brachte. Infolgedessen haben sich hrbücher und hrpläne weiterentwickelt, um einen vielfältigeren und integrativeren Bericht über den amerikanischen Fortschritt zu liefern.
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Kimin Amerikası? Devlet Okulu Kültür Savaşları Profesyonel bir yazar olarak, Jonathan Zimmerman'ın "Kimin Amerika'sı?'adlı kitabında anlatıldığı gibi, sizinle çatışma, uzlaşma ve Amerikan kültürünün devlet okullarındaki evriminin büyüleyici bir tarihini paylaşmaktan memnuniyet duyuyorum. Bu sürükleyici anlatı, çok kültürlülüğün tarihsel mücadelelerini, sivil haklar hareketini ve yirminci yüzyıl Amerika'sında Amerikan tarihi ve ahlakının öğretilmesini çevreleyen devam eden tartışmayı ele alıyor. Kitap, İrlanda, Alman, İtalyan ve Doğu Avrupa Yahudileri de dahil olmak üzere çeşitli göçmen grupların, okulları ve ders kitabı yayıncılarını hikayelerini Amerikan tarihinin öğretilmesine dahil etmeye teşvik ederek, Amerikan ilerlemesi ve özgürlüğünün daha kapsayıcı bir anlayışına yol açan ayrıntılı bir açıklama sunmaktadır. Bununla birlikte, okul duası ve cinsel eğitim konusundaki savaşlar, her iki tarafın da uzlaşma için çok az yer bırakan derin inançlara sahip olmasıyla çok daha dikenli olduğunu kanıtladı. Bu zorluklara rağmen, Zimmerman, güçlü Amerikan çoğulculuk geleneğinin, Amerikalıların korktuğumuz kadar bölünmüş olmayan bir toplumda birlikte yaşamalarına izin vererek katı ahlaki ve dini mutlakiyetçiliğin kenarlarını yumuşattığını savunuyor. Kitap, çeşitli göçmen grupların hikayelerinin Amerikan tarihinin öğretimine dahil edilmesini savunduğu 1920'lerde çok kültürlülüğün kökenlerini inceleyerek başlıyor. Bu hareket, 1960'larda ve 70'lerde, Amerikan tarihinin beyaz versiyonuna benzer bir eleştiri getiren sivil haklar hareketi ile ivme kazandı. Sonuç olarak, ders kitapları ve müfredatlar, Amerikan ilerlemesinin daha çeşitli ve kapsayıcı bir hesabını sunmak için gelişti.
لمن أمريكا ؟ ككاتب محترف، يسعدني أن أشارككم تاريخًا رائعًا من الصراع والتسوية وتطور الثقافة الأمريكية في المدارس العامة، كما ورد في كتاب جوناثان زيمرمان «لمن أمريكا ؟» تتعمق هذه الرواية المؤثرة في النضالات التاريخية للتعددية الثقافية، وحركة الحقوق المدنية، والنقاش المستمر حول تدريس التاريخ والأخلاق الأمريكية في أمريكا القرن العشرين. يقدم الكتاب وصفًا مفصلاً لكيفية قيام مجموعات المهاجرين المختلفة، بما في ذلك اليهود الأيرلنديين والألمان والإيطاليين وأوروبا الشرقية، بتشجيع المدارس وناشري الكتب المدرسية على دمج قصصهم في تدريس التاريخ الأمريكي، مما يؤدي إلى فهم أكثر شمولاً للتقدم الأمريكي والحرية. ومع ذلك، فقد أثبتت المعارك حول الصلاة المدرسية والتربية الجنسية أنها أكثر شائكة، حيث يتمسك كل جانب بمعتقدات راسخة غالبًا ما لا تترك مجالًا كبيرًا للتسوية. على الرغم من هذه التحديات، يجادل زيمرمان بأن التقليد الأمريكي القوي للتعددية قد خفف من أطراف الاستبداد الأخلاقي والديني الصارم من خلال السماح للأمريكيين بالعيش معًا في مجتمع ليس منقسمًا كما قد نخشى. يبدأ الكتاب بفحص أصول التعددية الثقافية في عشرينيات القرن الماضي، عندما دعت مجموعات مهاجرة مختلفة إلى دمج قصصها في تدريس التاريخ الأمريكي. اكتسبت هذه الحركة زخمًا في الستينيات والسبعينيات من القرن الماضي مع حركة الحقوق المدنية، والتي جلبت نقدًا مشابهًا للنسخة البيضاء من التاريخ الأمريكي. ونتيجة لذلك، تطورت الكتب المدرسية والمناهج الدراسية لتقديم سرد أكثر تنوعًا وشمولاً للتقدم الأمريكي.

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