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Contesting Constructed Indian-ness
The Intersection of the Frontier, Masculinity, and Whiteness in Native American Mascot Representations
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The book explores the complex relationship between white American males and their constructed ideals of "Indianness," emphasizing how these perceptions often overshadow the true experiences and realities of Native Americans. It critically examines the historical and cultural investments white men have made in shaping their notions of the ideal Indian, revealing the disconnect between these fantasies and the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in the United States.
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Contesting Constructed Indian-ness, Michael Taylor
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Contesting Constructed Indian-ness
- Subtitle
- The Intersection of the Frontier, Masculinity, and Whiteness in Native American Mascot Representations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Taylor
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 154
- ISBN13
- 9780739178645
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The book explores the complex relationship between white American males and their constructed ideals of "Indianness," emphasizing how these perceptions often overshadow the true experiences and realities of Native Americans. It critically examines the historical and cultural investments white men have made in shaping their notions of the ideal Indian, revealing the disconnect between these fantasies and the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in the United States.