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In Defense of PAW Patrol

Revisionist History

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Cultural Heroes: Superman vs. Tarzan in Canadian Identity

This chapter explores the cultural significance of public sector competence within Canadian identity by comparing Tarzan and Superman through a popular 1991 song. It examines the expectations on superheroes to prioritize community service and how children's media, like Paw Patrol and Minnie's Bowtoons, reflects and contrasts these values.

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