Who owns history

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Watch the video entitled “Who Owns History?” and then answer (via the Discussion Board) this question: Which “side” is “correct”? Why?

“Who Owns History?,” (26:10 mins./1994/Item #5436)

http://ezp.tccd.edu/login?url=http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=1407&xtid=5436

Your should state your position on the question, with supporting evidence from the video, your courses, or your personal experience.

Points to consider as you think about the question above:

  • Who owns history?
  • If the answer is “we” own history, then who are considered the “we”? Has the definition of “we” changed over time?
  • Is there a place in our schools for courses entitled “Women’s History,” “African American History,” “Native American History,” “Mexican American History,” and other such courses that focus on particular communities within the U.S.?
  • Is there a downside to such courses? If so, should they be eliminated? Why or why not?
  • What is the best argument for your point of view?