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This paper discusses and reviews Mary Crow Dog's novel, "Lakota Woman." The paper discusses how the author wrote a powerful and moving narrative which captures the imagination and drags the reader squarely into the life of a Native American woman. The paper discusses the author's life as described in the book and concludes that she was a powerful woman at the time.

From the Paper
"Through her involvement with AIM, Mary would participate in the occupation of the BIA building in Washington D.C. and the second Wounded Knee in 1973, where her son would be born in the 'traditional Indian way.' This event empowered Mary and her life really began to change. It was when her husband was imprisoned that she found herself as a true advocate and a voice for her cause. People, formidable people, came to her aide. In New York she made speeches and met with ambassadors and heads of state. No longer was she a victim or a lowly woman. Mary Crow Dog was (and is) a powerful woman."

Tags:AIM, native, victim

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This paper is about the book, "Lakota Woman" by Mary Crow Dog. The paper looks at how Mary Crow Dog's account of the struggles of Native American women is not only about the struggles of traditional Native American women, but of Native American women, in general, as well. The paper summarizes Mary Crow Dog's description of how Native American women were treated within their tribes, the treatment of the Native American population by the U.S. government, the history of the Lakota people, and Mary Crow Dog's account of her own life.

From the Paper
"The differentiated gender roles required women to be sexually submissive to their counterparts at a given whim. Rapes on reservations were and still are a big scandal. Mary talks about her desire for commitment in sexual relationships, unfortunately the men wanted no part of her philosophy. "If you didn't cooperate then they were no longer interested in you as a person" (Crow Dog 68). The men went from woman to woman without thought of remaining loyal to one special someone. The Lakota men appear mean, yet magnificent at the same time. They were incredibly brave in defending Sioux women against the outside world but within Sioux culture they treated themselves as all-powerful and ignored the autonomy of women."

Tags:difficulties, hardships, rosebud, sioux, indian, reservation, south, dakota, medicine, man, red, nation, western, ideals

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This paper looks at two different autobiographies written by Sioux activist Mary Crow Dog and African-American writer Richard Wright. This paper shows the many similarities between the oppressive conditions endured by their people and the initiatives they used in the struggle for equality.

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"The histories of oppressed minorities in the United States have all begun very differently, but throughout the twentieth century they have developed as many similarities as differences. African Americans, for example, were brought to America against their will and forced into slavery where they were encouraged to increase in number because they were considered valuable 'property' essential to the economy of the Southern states. Native Americans, on the other hand, were forced off their own lands, robbed of their traditional means of survival, and systematically murdered any time they occupied lands the European Americans wanted."

Tags:african, american, indian, sioux, equality, racism, america

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The histories of oppressed minorities in the United States have all begun very differently, but throughout the twentieth century they have developed as many similarities as differences. African Americans, for example, were brought to America against their will and forced into slavery where they were encouraged to increase in number because they were considered valuable 'property' essential to the economy of the Southern states.

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"The histories of oppressed minorities in the United States have all begun very differently, but throughout the twentieth century they have developed as many similarities as differences. African Americans, for example, were brought to America against their will and forced into slavery where they were encouraged to increase in number because they were considered valuable 'property' essential to the economy of the Southern states. Native Americans, on the other hand, were forced off their own lands, robbed of their traditional means of survival, and systematically murdered any time they occupied lands the European Americans wanted. By the twentieth century, however, slavery and the wars against the Indians were over and, perpetuating the dominant group's racism, laws were invented to keep both groups out of the mainstream and confined to poverty, illiteracy, and..."

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This paper explores author Bell Hooks' theoretical perspective on blacks and feminism. Hooks claims that the major cause of oppression to black women came from many sources including white women interested in their own personal gain at the expense of black women and the black men interested in keeping them as second class citizens. This paper discusses the exploitation of women during the slave trade as one of the pioneering ways in the continuing devaluation of black women. The writer contends that Hooks' novel contains relevant research and subsequent evidence that clearly details why a gap still exists between black and white women. The writer of this paper stresses Hooks' desire for all women to bond together and for the struggle for equality to end.

From the Paper
"In her research of the exploitation of slaves, Hooks' expertly does not focus on the sexual atrocities committed upon black women. She in fact details the effect brutalizing black women has on the black man, white man, and the white woman. Hooks explores the possibilities of the potential personal gain from dehumanizing black women, some of which include stereotypes/jealousy of the sexuality of a black woman, and "demasculating" the black man (psychological removal of his masculinity) in relation to exploiting 'his' woman. Bell Hooks' research into the hypocrisy of the feminist movement as it relates to white woman is the principal reason why many African American women, myself included, do not want any active participation with the women's movement."

Tags:racism, slavery, women, gender, equality, literature, review, rights

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This paper, which favorably describes the current Islamic regime in Iran, explores the roles of women in both the religious and work worlds. The author begins by describing the role of women according to the teachings of the Koran. The paper further examines the role of women in Iranian society both before and after the Islamic Revolution. The author concludes by stating Iranian women are progressively getting higher educations and achieving more status in the work place. Ultimately, the author believes women will achieve an influential position in Islamic Iranian society.

Outline:
Introduction and Cultural Background
The Iranian Revolution and the Situation of Women
Women and Employment
Figure 1. Women aged 10 and Above, Employed in Cities and Villages
Figure 2. Literacy Rate of Females Aged 6 and Above (in percentage)
Conclusion

From the Paper
"There is a general perception in the West that the ethical treatment of women in Islamic countries amounts to gender discrimination, oppression and a transgression of basic human rights. This view does not conform to the foundational Islamic teaching. This can be seen from the very outset in the way that the Koran describes the creation of women. In the Holy Scriptures there is no implicit difference made in terms of status or intrinsic value between male and female. In ethical terms, while there are obvious differences between men and women, these gender differences do not impact or affect ethical values and treatment of women. Men and women are seen to be essentially the same in terms of relative value and status. "Despite the distinctions between the treatment of men and the treatment of women when the Qur'an discusses creation of humankind ...there is no essential difference in the value attributed to women and men. There are no indications, therefore, that women have more or fewer limitations than men." (Wadud 15) "

Tags:women, Iran, Islam, Muslim, employment

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The following paper will look at how colonial policies were aimed at regulating and controlling women - and, especially, native women. Specifically, the next few pages will look at how the Dutch East India Company encouraged concubinage (with native women acting as the concubines) so that young employees could remain productive and even establish roots in the local area. Similarly, prohibitions on marriage were put in place to keep European women out while ensuring that employees could devote their full energies to the tasks at hand. Additionally, when European women finally did arrive, they were subjected to "protective laws" that really were meant to keep in place racial and gender reifications. Not to be forgotten, popular notions of eugenics inevitably emerged that cast native women in a subordinate, lowly light. Finally, the cult of domesticity was often ruthlessly imposed upon native peoples as a means of transporting European domestic sensibilities to the tropics.

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How Colonial Practices/Policies Led to the Regulation of Gender Relations - with Attention Being Paid also to the Control of Native Women The following paper will look at how colonial policies were aimed at regulating and controlling women - and, especially, native women. Specifically, the next few pages will look at how the Dutch East India Company encouraged concubinage (with native women acting as the concubines) so that young employees could remain productive and even establish roots in the local area. Similarly, prohibitions on marriage were put in place to keep European women out while ensuring that employees could devote their full energies to the tasks at hand. Additionally, when

Tags:native, women, colonies

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The following paper will look at the challenges women face in the twenty-first century workplace. The place will look, first and foremost, at the absence of childcare facilities for working moms and the pressure this creates; the paper will also look at the strain that invariably attends being a pregnant woman working in a job where insufficient accommodations have been made to reduce workload and stress. From there, the paper explores the sensitivity women have towards unsafe working conditions, the apparent susceptibility of women to job-related stress (at least in one high-stress occupation)and it is duly noted how a hostile work environment(particularly in fields men have traditionally dominated) can increase stress in women who find themselves in the uncomfortable role of trail-blazers. Last of all, the obstacles women face in the industrial setting will be explored - though it does not automatically follow that women are universally more vulnerable than men when it comes to suffering work-related injuries in jobs requiring heavy physical labour. In any case, the challenges women face today are less than they were a couple of generations ago - but there are still impediments to female workers finding the workplace a congenial and secure environment wherein they will have access to the support systems they need.

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The Challenges Women Face in the Workplace The following paper will look at the challenges women face in the twenty-first century workplace. The place will look, first and foremost, at the absence of childcare facilities for working moms and the pressure this creates; the paper will also look at the strain that invariably attends being a pregnant woman working in a job where insufficient accommodations have been made to reduce workload and stress. From there, the paper explores the sensitivity women have towards unsafe working conditions, the apparent susceptibility of women to job-related stress (at least in one high-stress occupation)and it is duly noted how a hostile

Tags:challenges, women, workplace

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Discusses four books that illustrate the sacred and secular as one. Mary Crow Dog's "LAKOTA WOMAN," N. Scott Momaday's "HOUSE OF DAWN," Ricardo Pozas' "JUAN THE CHAMULA," Thomas Sanchez's "RABBIT BOSS." The sacred as an integral part of the environment of Native Ameicans. Role of ancient religion to health and identity.

From the Paper
"The four books, Mary Crow Dog s Lakota Woman, N. Scott Momaday s House of Dawn, Ricardo Pozas Juan The Chamula and Thomas Sanchez s Rabbit Boss illuminate the fact that the sacred and secular are inextricably interwoven together in Native American culture. Unlike modern contemporary society that compartmentalizes the sacred and secular as mutually exclusive entities in life, the Native Americans view the sacred as a vital part of their environment, their existence and their identity. When the White people encroach upon the Native Americans lives by decimating their sacred sites and forbidding them to engage in their sacred activities, the Native Americans sense of identity begins to disintegrate. In their books, Crow Dog, Momaday and Sanchez aptly capture the tragedy of Native Americans who are stripped of their religious beliefs and thus ..."

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This paper will discuss the book "Waterlily" by Ella Deloria and compare and contrast the lives of the men and women of South Dakota in the tale. By analyzing the differing gender roles that arise in the story, we can see a clear view of how people lived in this state of the United States. By analyzing the ways that Deloria worked to make a clear representation of the Indian way of life for her native Lakotas, we can see how her acute observation made a solid study.