The Left Is Cancelling Dr Seuss

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(03-02-2021, 11:54 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Anything written more than a few decades ago (or less) runs the risk of being "problematic" by today's standards.  The works discussed certainly display stereotypical images, but, as always, I think intent is important.  I don't think one can infer that Dr. Seuss was trying to offend.  


I can see where people would be bothered by this though, Dr. Seuss was a huge part of my childhood and having his works labeled in this manner isn't exactly pleasant.

I'd argue that Seuss was very openly discriminatory against Asians. He hated the Japanese. Mulberry Street was written in 1937, so within that context I'd say his views played a role in using such a caricature. 

But this would be case by case, as he made an effort in his later years to address racism.