Asian American Representation in US History Textbooks

The US history curriculum is an indispensable part of American education and taught throughout all high schools. Though educational resources have diversified over the years, most important tool used to inform remains be textbook. Debates about content administration textbook been continuing for decades; a particularly popular debate portrayal minorities within textbooks. deficiency representation well documented Native Americans, African Hispanic Americans history, Asian severely lacking. Our paper will examine two textbooks, both widely across country in public school curriculums, identify patterns representation. results show that quite limited passive. Accomplishments are stated vaguely, historical figures completely absent. Textbook authors teachers should recognize these limitations work reform create more inclusive class.