How can we learn more about Native women’s lives in North America in earlier centuries? This question is answered by this landmark anthology; an essential guide to the significance; experiences; and histories of Native women. Sixteen classic essays—plus new commentary—many by the original authors—describe a broad range of research methods and sources offering insight into the lives of Native American women. The authors explain the use of letters and diaries; memoirs and autobiographies; newspaper accounts and ethnographies; census data and legal documents. This collection offers guidelines for extracting valuable information from such diverse sources and assessing the significance of such variables as religious affiliation; changes in women’s power after colonization; connections between economics and gender; and representations (and misrepresentations) of Native women.
#1745302 in Books Bison Books 2007-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .87 x 5.98l; 1.29 #File Name: 0803260229360 pages
Review
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. it's a text book.By C. R. HaywardThis book; while accurat enough (and I'm not denying the importance of that); reads like a dull text book. As any general text; it attempts to cover all topics; and by doing so; diminishes some important topics. The political and cultural changes of the 1960s; which arguably started in the West; seem to be toxic to the authors who barely mention the topic. If you're looking to read a straight ahead text; this one is for you. If you want any kind of insight; keep looking.
