Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks

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Focusing on the representation of Native Americans and Mexican-origin im/migrants, this open access book analyzes U.S. high school history textbooks from the 1950s to 2022. It highlights the prevalence of narratives centered on White dominance, while documenting the gradual improvement in the portrayal of BIPOC perspectives. Through textual analysis and interviews with BIPOC students, the book reveals the detrimental effects of misrepresentation on youth identity. It advocates for a re-evaluation of U.S. history curricula to ensure diverse and accurate storytelling.