Vistas: Memories of Childhood · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
What common idea is most clearly conveyed by Zitkala-Sa's and Bama's childhood memories in "Memories of Childhood"?
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What common idea is most clearly conveyed by Zitkala-Sa's and Bama's childhood memories in "Memories of Childhood"?
- A.Social discrimination can be challenged when oppressed people recognise injustice and assert their dignity.Correct answer
- B.Childhood misunderstandings are usually resolved without any lasting effect on a person's life.
- C.Cultural differences disappear when children enter modern educational institutions.
- D.Personal success depends mainly on accepting the customs imposed by powerful groups.
Solution
Both narratives expose humiliating forms of social and cultural oppression. They also show that awareness of injustice can lead individuals to resist it and preserve their self-respect.
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