Marginalized groups
What were the two major events that affected the Asian Americans?
LA riots, Chinatown Club shooting
What was one event that occurred in the 1990s?
Cold war, Hurricane Andrew, Bill Clinton presidency, NAFTA, or O.J. Simpson trials
What was the name of the author who wrote "Superman and Me"?
Sherman Alexie
What was one literary theme of the 90s?
Self-centeredness or informational
What was the name & artist of the song we showed at the beginning of the class?
"Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice
What is one thing the Riot Grrrl's were fighting for and fighting against?
Several answers
Examples
For:(equity, reproductive rights, etc.)
Against: (Rape, racism, child abuse, etc.)
Where did Hurricane Andrew hit?
The gulf of mexico, or Louisiana in the central coast
What disease was he diagnosed with?
Bipolar disease
Why did reading skyrocket?
Book clubs
Why didn't people believe what women had to say in the 90s?
They were viewed as less superior
What act gave single mothers a harder time to advance themselves to better jobs?
Welfare reform act of 1996
What was a heavy investment for the United States during the Cold War?
Submarine forces
Why was the author not expected to live after birth?
Hydrocephalic (with water on the brain)
What type of pieces were written in the 90s?
Reflective pieces, futuristic fantasies
What were the Asian Americans known as because of their reputation?
The "model minority" group
What did the EPA do for the Women's movement?
Made it illegal to pay different wages to men and women who perform the same job.
What was the goal of NAFTA? (Be specific)
Eliminate barriers to trade and investment between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
What are the three types of writing that Alexie focused on?
Poetry, screenplays, and books
What was the common American Dream in the 90s?
Why did the people of the 90s not trust the U.S. government?
The impeachment of Bill Clinton
What happened to Rodney King?
He was involved in a high speed chase after he tried to evade police
OR: He was severely beaten by white officers and nearly killed
Who were the two people that O.J. Simpson was accused of killing?
Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
What were two other texts our author wrote besides "Superman and Me"?
Smoke Signals, Reservation Blues, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, War Dances, etc.
According to the native culture, what were indian children expected to be?
Stupid/not as smart as the rest
What was the Riot Grrrl movement made up of?
Punk feminists who were very political in their music.