#7 List of Research Questions/Problems

Harlem Renaissance
How was the Harlem Renaissance created?
Who initiated the Harlem Renaissance?
Who influenced the HR the most?
What this era so popular among blacks?
Did whites engage in the Harlem Renaissance?
Did women play a major role in the HR?
What were the pros and cons of this time period?
Who were the talented tenth?
What was the differences between WEB Dubois and
Which had more followers?
Why did the HR die out?
What were the major conflicts that arose during the era?
What were the major aspects flourished during era?

African American Literature
· Who were major writers during the Harlem Renaissance?
· How much of an impact did women have on literature?
· What were the different types of literature written?
· What gained the most popularity?
· Who became well known?
· What were their inspiration for writing?
· Who chose to write in dialect and why?
· Did their white counterparts take them seriously?
· Did blacks find it difficult to pursue a writing career?
· How did black author evolve and change over time?

Dance
· When and where was ballet first discovered
· How did ballet make its way to the states?
· How did modern dance evolve?
· What are the differences between modern and ballet?
· Who were the major modern pioneers?
· Why are most ballets based on fairy tales?
· Do modern dance choreographers base works on stories?
· Why is there such a pressure to appear a certain way in the dance world?
· Why were eating disorders so common in the past?
· Has is become socially acceptable to be a heavier dancer?
· Is there less discrimination or is it better hidden?
· Do people find ballet or modern more interesting?
· What is considered dance and what is not?
· How much do dancers get paid?
· Why are dancers considered starving artist if they get paid graciously?