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In this passage, the author's purpose is to present the three reasons she/he decided to write a history of Black women in the United States. These reasons are as follows:
- Black and White people represent different cultures, and the same is true of men and women.
- Standard histories of the United States have overlooked the contributions of Black Americans and women.
- Black history should be interpreted by both Blacks and Whites, since "complementary" angles will help create an "accurate picture of the past."
Let's now examine (E) from question 3:
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According to the author, a history of Black women should be written because "standard histories of the United States have tended to overlook the contributions and viewpoints of Black Americans and women." Additionally, the author believes Black history should be written by both Blacks and Whites to create a more "accurate picture." Would (E) achieve these goals?
Probably not. First, because the articles would be written only by Black women, they wouldn't include the viewpoints of Whites. And second, the author wants to rectify the mistakes made by "standard histories of the United States," and a collection of articles may not cover the full span of U.S. history. For both of those reasons, (E) is incorrect.
I hope that helps!
18 Jul 2022, 06:49
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The last paragraph indicates that the author is white.
"Finally, I had to consider the role that a White historian can legitimately play in the writing of Black history... It should be interpreted by both groups, So that, in the juxtaposition of different interpretations, in debate, and in the clash of opinions, a richer and fuller, and more solidly based history will emerge. "
He gives his last reason for writing about Black history. Both groups - whites as well as blacks should write so that different interpretations lead to a solid history.
08 Mar 2023, 03:36
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What is a scholarly book: A scholarly book is a publication that presents original research or new insights into a particular topic or field of study. These books are written by experts in their respective fields and are intended for an academic or specialized audience. They are typically published by academic presses or other specialized publishers and are subject to a rigorous peer-review process to ensure their quality and accuracy. Scholarly books often include extensive citations and references to support their arguments and are an important part of academic discourse and the advancement of knowledge in various fields.
Based on the content and style of the passage, it is most likely that the passage appeared as part of the preface to a scholarly book. The author discusses their motivations and perspectives in writing a history of Black women in the United States, which is a common feature of prefaces to scholarly books. The passage also contains a clear thesis statement and an argument, which are also typical features of scholarly book prefaces.
A is the answer.
