Connections: A Raisin in the sun
An example of the social lens being present in this story is when the white man (Mr. Linder) from the welcoming committee came to tell the Youngers that they didn't want their family to move into the neighborhood. This shows how African Americans were treated and discriminated. In the 1950's-1960's, African Americans organized many bus boycotts. The buses were separated by white and black people. Neighborhoods were also segregated which is also depicted in the scene above.
The American Dream is also shown in the previously listed scene. The Youngers did not want to take the Neighborhood Committee's money, they wanted to move into their house. Living in a home was seen as a much better way of life for them. In the 1950's-1960's, African Americans wanted a better life, which was only possible if they ignored the fact that they were mistreated and discriminated in everyday society.
The American Dream is also shown in the previously listed scene. The Youngers did not want to take the Neighborhood Committee's money, they wanted to move into their house. Living in a home was seen as a much better way of life for them. In the 1950's-1960's, African Americans wanted a better life, which was only possible if they ignored the fact that they were mistreated and discriminated in everyday society.