The novel has endured a series of challenges in public high schools and libraries all over the United States. Many of these challenges focus on the book's being "sexually graphic," "unnecessarily violent," and "profane." Despite complaints from parents, many schools have successfully fought to keep Wright's work in the classroom. Some teachers believe the themes in "Native Son" and other challenged books "foster dialogue and discussion in the classroom" and "guide students into the reality of the complex adult and social world." "Native Son" is number 27 on "Radcliffe's Rival 100 Best Novels List".