Native Americans and Gender

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Native Americans and Gender
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History and its Significance

• What does studying history show?
• Informs us about present structures, values and
  ideas.
• The fact that society changes shows how the world
  (and all within) is socially constructed.
• Unfortunately, studying history cant really
  help us prevent future problems..

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Seneca

• Describe typical Senecan life.
• How was power defined during Senecan times?
• How is Senecan concepts of power different from
  present day US.

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Seneca

• What are spheres of life in which we perceive
  power resides?
• Economy
• Political sphere
• Religion
• Families
• Culture

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Seneca

• To wrestle control from Senecas, the Europeans
  used to power to change the dynamic of power in
• Family
• Economy
• Political Life

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Seneca

• What strategies are used to change societies?
• Cause internal dissent
• Accusing powerful women of witches
• Reward some people in the group.