...1980s. How did women’s roles in the American Indian Movement (AIM), the Chicano movement, and the civil rights movement provide empowerment for women? Include a specific example from each of the three movements to indicate how each movement provided women with a voice. Incorporate specific connections to the Unit 7 reading material as part of your response; include APA formatting (citations and references) to support your points. 1. American Indian Movement (AIM) Native American women participated extensively in the militant activism of their people in the late 1960s and 1970s. They were assisted and supported by the American Indian Movement. Female leaders with significant roles, such as, Lanada Means and Wilma Mankiller emerged during this time. A group of Women activists issued a communication that called for federal policies to ensure tribal rights and sovereignty and to improve Native American health and education. (DuBois & Dumenil pg. 692) 2. Chicano Movement Hispanic American in general resented the argument that Mexican American had to remain family oriented without being involved in the political struggle. “Many criticized what they saw as the Chicano movement’s emphasis on machismo, arguing that it undermined women’s ability to participate in the struggle for racial pride and justice.” (DuBois & Dumenil pg. 688) Just like the American Indian Movement, the Chicano movement produced significant female leaders like, Anna Nieto-Gomez. They were...
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...Nevada History Name: Institution: Nevada History Question 1 Nevada, a Spanish name meaning, “snow covered”, is located on South West of United States. Its capital city is Carson City. Las Vegas, located in this state, one of the major Metropolitan regions in US. The area was previously inhabited by Native Americans of Washtoe, and Paiute tribes. During European exploration, Spanish named the area Nevada due to the heavy snow that was prevailing in the area during winter. After a successful war with the Mexicans, US annexed the area in 1848. However, this changed with the discovery of silver deposits at Comstock Lode in 1859. This resulted to population boom because of more people seeking employment. It became the 36th state in 1864. West Virginia also was incorporated as a state during this period. This was in effort for Lincoln to clinch a second presidential term. The region is well endowed with minerals so the mining industry is booming. The mining has led to the increase of wealthy merchants in addition to the gambling activities, which have been taking place. This ensures that currency flow is constant, which makes it a favorable place to invest. Furthermore, the population is increasing dramatically with different classes. This develops a market base for different activities that are profitable. Previous mine employee demonstrations have led to initiation of safe working environment. Thus, safety measures have been put in place to ensure their wellbeing is improved...
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...April Baum Professor Noble-Ward HIST170D-4840 24 February 2015 Apache women and Polygamous settlers "Apachie women and their white husband, Arizonia 1879," notes the handwritten caption for this hand-colored portrait. That same year the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ruling against polygamy. "Everything there has changed," wrote T. S. Hitchcock, a retired dentist, who submitted this photo. This photo was captioned by Margaret G. Zackowitz in the National Geographic stock, titled, “Family Portrait”. In 1870, with Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormon indoctrinate in Utah, the Mormons gain power politically, ushering the idea of polygamy in the West, claims New Perspectives on the West article, on PBS.org. Though the Native Americans became citizens in 1871, not sovereign nations, (PBS), many were destitute and hungry with little resources after their land had been seized, now struggling on reservations. Because the Apaches were known to be polygamists, many sold women into arranged marriages where the father in the tribe would obtain a dowry from male settlers in the Southwest. (Francis,Valentine). This can be interpreted as a life of slavery or otherwise today known as “human trafficking”, hard labor, and a lifetime of despair. Though the Apache women were formally treated with elite status, the late 1800’s brought change in the value system as the tribes began to starve and dwindle. (Francis,Valentine). The Apache women were even looked down upon by their own tribe...
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...1. As we have discussed, competency models describe the behaviors and skills managers need to exhibit if an organization is to be successful. Consider the general competencies found in Figure 7.3 and apply these to Andra Rush, providing examples of how these competencies apply. “Competency models describe the behaviors and skills managers need to exhibit if an organization is to be successful” (Hughes, Ginnett, & Curphy, p. 252). In many organizations, competency models can differ between the different hierarchies of managers. As a person’s leadership role evolves so do the behaviors and skills he or she must possess to be an effective leader. This statement holds firm as with the case of Andra Rush. Throughout the case study, there are a number of competencies Rush displays. The first is personal drive which is the ability to demonstrate urgency in meeting objectives and achieving results; and the ability to pursue aggressive goals and achieve them (p. 253). When Rush worked as a nurse and heard complaints of unfair treatment, she took a proactive approach and enrolled in an MBA program to change and improve conditions. Not only did she have the drive to pursue an MBA, Rush accomplished this while working as nursing school graduate. Rush’s efforts can further more be seen through the formation of her trucking company. The success of Rush’s trucking company can be attributed to driving change which is challenging the status quo and looking for ways to improve team...
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...important motion picture which gives us a look into the lives of Native American culture, and white America. The movie promotes acceptance and tolerance for the Lakota culture. During the film the humanity of the Lakota people and their familial bonds and tribal culture is introduced to us. These different people that are established in nature are threatened with running into the white civilization and having everything they know ripped away from them. Little do they know that they will run into a white settler who will teach them white ways, introduce them to new technology and english words, practice their own culture as well and live together in harmony, without superiority getting in the way. At first when we are introduced to John Dunbar a Lutenient who is positioned at a white soldier fort alone, it assumed that the indians are not too far off from the post, and the two cultures will eventually clash and could potentially end in a battle. We see the Lakota Sioux tribe who are friendly and accommodating, and the Pawnee Indians who numerous tribes are not accepting of other cultures even the Lakota which is surprising due to the fact that they are both indians. The only reason the Lakota Indians feel as though they have to ever fight is because the pawnee is threatheing their well being. At first when the Lakota discover that their is a white man positioned at a post close to their own homes, two leaders are sent their not to kill him but to see the way he reacts to them...
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...before the Europeans arrived; they had their own names, culture, important people, customs, etc. Numerous tribes lived in many parts of the continent, including what is now USA. From the Cherokee to the Navajo, from the Blackfeet to the Iroquois, USA has a lot of diverse native tribes. One that stands out is the Nez Perce tribe. They were named by the French ‘Nez Perce’ (nose pierced in French) because some of them wore nose piercing, inhabited the northwest part of the country, they were known as a warrior tribe who were in conflict with the Blackfeet and Atsina, were mostly gatherers who sometimes hunted, were migratory, and it was estimated that in the1830’s about 6000 Nez Perce people existed. They are probably best known for their contributions to the Lewis and Clark expeditions. However, they are probably best known for aiding Lewis and Clark in their expeditions. The Nez Perce tribe is remembered as a very important tribe, with rich culture, iconic figures, and helpfulness in American...
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...other uses, see Insurrection (disambiguation) and Uprising (disambiguation). A generic symbol for an uprising Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a refusal of obedience or order.[1] It may, therefore, be seen as encompassing a range of behaviors aimed at destroying or taking over the position of an established authority such as a government, governor,president, political leader, financial institution, or person in charge. On the one hand the forms of behaviour can include non-violent methods such as the (overlapping but not quite identical) phenomena of civil disobedience, civil resistance andnonviolent resistance. On the other hand it may encompass violent campaigns. Those who participate in rebellions, especially if they are armed rebellions, are known as "rebels". Throughout history, many different groups that opposed their governments have been called rebels. Over 450 peasant revolts erupted in southwestern Francebetween 1590 and 1715.[2] In the United States, the term was used for theContinentals by the British in the Revolutionary War, and for the Confederacy by the Union in the American Civil War. Most armed rebellions have not been against authority in general, but rather have sought to establish a new government in their place. For example, the Boxer Rebellion sought to implement a stronger government in China in place of the weak and divided government of the time. The Jacobite Risings (called "Jacobite Rebellions" by the government) attempted to restore the...
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...Choctaw (alternatively spelled Chahta, Chactas, Tchakta, Chocktaw, and Chactaw) are Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States (Oklahoma, California, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas,Alabama). The Choctaw language belongs to the Muskogean linguistic group. Henry Halbert, a historian, suggests that their name is derived from the Choctaw phrase Hacha hatak(river people). (“Choctaw,” n.d.) Choktaw is the approved, anglicized form of the tribal name Chahta (Chäh’ta).It seems to have been first applied to the tribe about the beginning of eighteenth century and is found spelled in a number of different ways in historical records. It has been suggested that the name Choctaw is from the Spanish word chato, meaning "flat," descriptive...
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...and on the western side is Colombia. Venezuela’s capital city is located in the northern part of the country. Venezuela has four different geographical divisions. In the north emerges a low extension of the Andes mountains and to the west is the hot basin of Lake Maracaibo. The great plains ( llanos) and forests spread to the southeast. South of the Orinoco River lies the unoccupied and largely unexplored Guina Highlands. Venezuela has seventy-two offshore islands. An outstanding geographical feature is Angel Falls. Angel Falls is taller than eleven football fields in length stacked on top of each other. It is also the highest waterfall in the world. The major fault is San Sebastian. It serves as a border between the South American and the Caribbean tectonic plates along the northern coast of the country. Frequent earthquakes and landslides happen in this area. Generally there are four different climate regions in Venezuela. They are tropical, subtropical, temperate and cold. During wet season which is May to October, the llanos and forest areas are swampy, green and lush. In the dry season the same areas become dry, brown and parched. There is...
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...and excessive stereotyping as a result of his native Italian roots. Developing in New York at the time, there did not exist much racial diversity thus an Italian native living in Brooklyn in the 1920s was a big deal. During this period, ethnic backgrounds of individuals were treated the same as racial differences. Vince’s experience in handling racial segregation impacted his life. His experiences made him stand by the view that every person should be treated equally regardless of their race or ethnic backgrounds. This view in Vince’s life would be translated in his career later in life as an NFL coach at Parkers his stint as head coach running from 1959. During this time racial tensions were high in the US, this drove Lombardi’s non-tolerance for...
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...Constitution, has been impeached in the House of Representatives (not really, this is fictional – JACKSON WAS NOT REALLY IMPEACHED). He will go on trial in the U.S. Senate on July 1, 1838. Here are the charges against Jackson: • Violating the rights of Native Americans, especially in his treatment of the Cherokee and Creek Indians • Stepping on state’s rights in his economic policy and his behavior in the nullification crisis • General bad character You will work in groups I assign for the trial. Here are the group assignments: 1. Prosecution Indictment #1 (arguing against Jackson) 2. Prosecution Indictment #2 (arguing against Jackson) 3. Defense Team Indictment #1(arguing for Jackson) 4. Defense Team Indictment #2(arguing for Jackson) 5. Andrew Jackson, witness for the defense Indictment #1: President Jackson violated states rights in his dealings with South Carolina in the nullification crisis. 6. Witness group: South Carolinian Nullifiers led by John C. Calhoun 7. Witness group: Opponents of Nullification Indictment #2: President Jackson violated laws, treaties, and court orders in his dealings with Native Americans. 8. Witness group Native Americans led by Osceola 9. Witness group: Supreme Court led by John Marshall Each group will be given a reading packet with information on your group (Packets on my website, too). Here are your tasks: 1. Each “witness” will prepare a typed paper (400-500...
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...you will ever be. There are families that foster the idea of educating oneself as an unnecessary endeavor and perhaps even a lofty aspiration. There are people that fold to such expectations, and then there are those who defy them. Malcom X is an amazing example of a person who breaks the chains of expectations by transforming into a prisoner who pursues his “homemade education.” In “Learning to Read”, Malcom X advances himself in education and becomes an entirely different person. In the “Bard Prison Initiative”, on 60 seconds we find prisoners challenging preconceived notions by engaging in a rigorous academic program inside the prison. Sherman Alexie in “Superman and Me” goes against the grain of the common belief that Native Americans are not intelligent people, and that they are people who never engage in trying to better themselves. Alexie pushes with determination to discover that Native Americans are...
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...reports in the IOM’s history. This milestone report calls for the leaders and amour bearers to act on its recommendations, including changes in public and institutional policies at the federal, state, and local levels. For this purpose, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has collaborated with the AARP on the future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. The vision for this campaign is for all Americans to have access to high quality, patient - and family-centered care in a health care system where nurses contributes as essential partners in achieving success. It is focused on three main pillars for change. • Advancing Education transformation, • Removing barriers to practice and care • Nursing Leadership Advancing Education Transformation In 2110, the IOM issued a report in which it recommended that the proportion of nurses in United States who hold at least a bachelor’s degree be increased from its current 50% to80percentage by 2020. It emphases that if nurses were to be as effective as possible in helping to provide high- quality patient-centered care, they will need to be better prepared as a care becomes more complex and moves into the community. It recommended that more nurses with advanced degrees are needed to provide primary care and teach the next generation of students. The education of nurses may seem to be the least pressing matter than providing access to care for millions of uninsured Americans and making care affordable, effective, and safe for all. Yet if...
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...Peninsular, a Spain-born Spaniard; Criollo, a person of Spanish descent born in the colonies; Indio, a person who is descendent of the Native Americas and Negro, a person of African descent, usually a slave. Variations and combinations of these four categories had specific rank attached to them with the highest being a Spaniard born in Spain and the lowest being those of African descent that were brought to the colonies as slaves. Each socio-racial “rank” came with their own set of privileges and restrictions, both legal and customary. During Spanish colonialism, a long list of different terms were used to identify types of people with specific racial or ethnic heritages. By the end, over a hundred possible variations of intermixed race...
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...comparison to other countries and parts of the world. The United States of America is home to countless different cultures and races and still continues to grow because of this. The Land of the Free has so much to offer its citizens in terms of understanding other cultures and religions because of wide spectrum of people who have helped formed this Country. The struggle that many racial groups have gone through to be part of this Country is absolutely amazing. This is especially true for racial and ethnic groups such as Native Americans, and the Hispanic, or Mexican Americans. Their ancestors use to travel and live off this land. These people where in this Country long before it was deemed the United States of America. They ultimately were forced off of the lands that they once roamed freely and many were killed in the process. Other racial groups fled here in hopes of a better life and somewhere forced here under the most heinous conditions like the African Americans. Regardless of the past we are a stronger Nation today than most others because of our diverse population and ability to understand all these different cultures. The rocky past that our Country was sadly derived from is what made us the extremely diverse land we are today; this cannot be changed. Although many racial groups have suffered for us to get where we are in society; the dominant race was and still is the white people. Over the years this has caused us to catch much slack from being labeled as racist to not...
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