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Representations of Religion and Culture in Children's Literature: An Analysis of Othering Processes in Texts and Illustrations.

Representations of Religion and Culture in Children's Literature: An Analysis of Othering Processes in Texts and Illustrations.

Authors :
Eberhardt, Verena
Source :
Journal for Religion, Film & Media; 2018, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p81-99, 19p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Literature is an important medium for representing and communicating world-views and values. This article focuses on the representation of culture and religion and reveals constructions of identities in children's literature. The analysis of selected contemporary German-language books considers through a discourse analytical approach the representation of the main characters and their cultural and religious backgrounds as well as their faith and its practices. The narrations analysed tend to specify difference by means of cultural and religious characteristics; instead of dissolving those categories, the narrations strengthen them. The article states the importance of literature in the mediation of knowledge, self-concepts, interpersonal perceptions and normative paradigms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24140201
Volume :
4
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal for Religion, Film & Media
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138950211
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.25364/05.4:2018.1.6