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Street Calculus
This cartoon by Garry Trudeau explores the ways that identity impacts how we perceive people.
At a Glance
Subject
- History
- Culture & Identity
Credit:
DOONESBURY © G. B. Trudeau. Reprinted with permission of UNIVERSAL UCLICK. All rights reserved.
Supporting Materials
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