ANTH 37200 - Native American Women and Culture LA

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This seminar examines the diversity and commonalties of Native women's voices and experiences in multiple cultural contexts. This course explores the representation and misrepresentation of Native women by missionaries, colonists, historians, writers, and anthropologists. Perspectives of Native women as anthropologists, authors, clan mothers, and storytellers are emphasized. Political, economic, and spiritual roles of Native American women are discussed, with an emphasis on the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois). Other topics include mythology, health and healing, and the contributions of Native women to the American feminist movement, human rights, and environmental activism. Prerequisites: ANTH 10400; two courses in the social sciences. 3 credits. (F,O)

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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