Gender Roles of a American Indian Tribe Before & After Conta

The First Impression

Originally it was thought that the native people and the new comers could exist together peacefully

The settlers had a different idea however

This is where boarding schools came into play

Boarding Schools

The children were not treated very good at the schools

There were cases for sexual assault and abuse

This was shown in the movie that we watched in class Where the Spirit Lives

The more time they spent in the schools the more adapt to colonist culture than their own

In some cases the children were taken as infants so they knew nothing of their tribe

Gender Roles

Presented by: Clarissa Ellis, Rosa Frausto & Monica Munoz

Native American Women

The Changes

They were taken from their families and put in the boarding schools

Things that would have been learned from their mothers are not because they were not raised by them

They are now raised with in a patriarchal society taught that they are inferior to the boys

This is where a lot of abuse started because they are taught that they have to obey their husband

The Girls

Their Childhood

The Boys

Most tribes are matrilineal but the colonists were a patriarchal society

Being in the schools the boys learned to be a part of the colonists culture

They learned that they were the dominant gender

They were taught that they were the superior gender

Before and After the Colonists

Most of the native adults who came out of the boarding school s missed out on a lot of lessons from their tribes

They did not go through the right s of passage rituals

They were not apart of learning to hunt or how to be a functioning member of their tribes

They are then forced to be more apart of the colonists society

They were not considered equals in the colonists society so this really messed with their sense of self

This caused a lot of drinking and abuse problems in their households for both genders

Adolescence/Adulthood

Boarding Schools

The children were not treated very good at the schools

There were cases for sexual assault and abuse

This was shown in the movie that we watched in class Where the Spirit Lives

The more time they spent in the schools the more adapt to colonist culture than their own

In some cases the children were taken as infants so they knew nothing of their tribe

Native american children were taught their beliefs by their elders through story telling. They were also taught their specific gender roles from this young age.

The First Impression

The Boys

Originally it was thought that the native people and the new comers could exist together peacefully

The settlers had a different idea however

This is where boarding schools came into play

Boarding Schools

Everything changed drastically when the boarding schools began popping up.

Children were taken from their families and tribes

They were forced to learn Christianity, and English and colonists ways.

The Changes

Before and After the Colonists

Most tribes are matrilineal but the colonists were a patriarchal society

Being in the schools the boys learned to be a part of the colonists culture

They learned that they were the dominant gender

They were taught that they were the superior gender

Their Adolescence

During their adolescence, Native American young women were transitioning from children to mature women. This transition was illustrated through a ceremony done by the elder women during the time of the young girl's first menstrual cycle.

During this time, also, these young women would begin to get married because they were seen as mature adults.

Infancy to Childhood

The Changes

While the arrival of a child was always a cause of celebration, boys were typically welcomed more so since they would soon grow to be future hunters. During the young infant stages, this tested the child's parents to see how well they worked together. After the first year of life their son would then be given a name, usually after a departed warrior family member. As their son grew older it was important for him to be strong and master tools for hunting.

The Girls

Native American Men

Their Adulthood

In their adulthood, women were very respected because they were the child bearers. Women would gather the crops and tan the hides. In some Tribes Women even had a voice in the politics of the tribe and were able to be shaman and spiritual leaders.

They were taken from their families and put in the boarding schools

Things that would have been learned from their mothers are not because they were not raised by them

They are now raised with in a patriarchal society taught that they are inferior to the boys

This is where a lot of abuse started because they are taught that they have to obey their husband

Adolescents

As the boys grew older they would spend the majority of their time doing many physical activities from, training in arms, hunting, fishing, dancing, singing, feasting, and exploring the surrounding around them. Soon as their voices began to change they would embark on their Vision Quest.

Adulthood

After reaching adult status, for most the next step would be marriage. Typically it was arranged by the young men mothers who would select a potential bride. Once a suitable bride was narrowed down negotiations between the parents would begin. With the future bride and groom concerns, they were never forced into marriage if they were not willing or consented to the chosen individual.

Adolescence/Adulthood

Most of the native adults who came out of the boarding schools missed out on a lot of lessons from their tribes

They did not go through the right s of passage rituals

They were not apart of learning to hunt or how to be a functioning member of their tribes

They are then forced to be more apart of the colonists society

They were not considered equals in the colonists society so this really messed with their sense of self

This caused a lot of drinking and abuse problems in their households for both genders