The Hate U Give

What is the trap of the white standard that Seven mentions?

Trap of the white standerd

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The conversation between Starr, DeVante, Seven, and Chris brings up an interesting exploration of the white standard. While Chris is not intentionally racist, he still exhibits a bias toward white cultural norms by referring to African-American names as odd or unusual. This conversation also offers a playful examination of what makes a person white or black. By “testing” Chris with examples of black culture, Starr, DeVante, and Seven push up against the question of what defines that culture.

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