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Folklore and Futurity: Continuity Across the Break.

  • Published In: Western Folklore, 2024, v. 83, n. 2. P. 207 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Perez, Domino Renee 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the field of folklore studies and the author's personal experiences as a folklorist. It discusses the origins and development of folklore studies in the United States, focusing on the American Folklore Society and the Journal of American Folklore. The author also reflects on their own challenges in studying folklore, particularly in relation to the figure of La Llorona. The article emphasizes the importance of considering diverse perspectives and sources when studying folklore and challenges the Eurocentric origins often attributed to La Llorona. It also discusses the contributions of Chicana feminist writers, Zitkala-RA, Zora Neale Hurston, and Alice Walker in highlighting the experiences and struggles of marginalized communities through folklore. The article concludes by discussing the use of folklore in contemporary young adult literature to explore themes of identity, survival, and social change, but notes that these books often face challenges and censorship in school libraries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Folklore. 2024/04, Vol. 83, Issue 2, p207
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0043-373X
  • Accession Number:177076425
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