Cultural Awareness through Biographies

tural diversity and to move beyond their narrow, stereotypical views. Most stu dents come from small, rural towns or suburbs, and they are middle class and white. Very few have grown up in an urban setting, and they have had virtually no experience with children from another ethnic background or who speak another language. Thus, many are not aware of how their own thinking and attitudes are rooted in their white, middle class cul ture. This restricted environment makes it