Pranshu's English Classroom (CBSE)

  Memories of Childhood – Class 12 English (Flamingo) Chapter: Memories of Childhood Part I: The Cutting of My Long Hair by Zitkala-Sa Part II: We Too Are Human Beings by Bama The chapter Memories of Childhood presents two autobiographical accounts of childhood experiences in which the narrators face discrimination and injustice. Zitkala-Sa experiences racial and cultural discrimination, while Bama witnesses caste discrimination in Indian society. Both stories highlight the importance of dignity, equality, identity, and resistance against oppression.   1. Background of the Stories Part I: The Cutting of My Long Hair — Zitkala-Sa   Author: Zitkala-Sa Zitkala-Sa was a Native American writer and activist. The story describes her childhood experience at a boarding school run by white people. The school attempted to replace Native American customs with Western ...