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AMH 2097- Race and EthnicityDate: 8/30/12Day 1NotesEssentialism and ConstructivismKony BryantBaby clothesMotherhoodEssentialismNaturalBiologicalBeing something’s ‘essence’ or in its natureConstructivismCulturally constructedCulturally createdMan madeShare crops- Occupational farmers that rent land and grow cash cropsCash crops- Things you can’t eat that are worth a lotTurn of twentieth century- 1910-1920Franklin Delano Roosevelt-32nd president-During most of the Great Depression-‘You have nothing to fear but fear itself”-Most of World War IIReading FilmsFilms as art-Symbolism, character arcs, scenery, music, etcFilms as statements about historyFilms as statements about contemporary issues-product of people, interests, and the climate in which they are made-Often use history to make critiques of present day issues “Race does not Exist”-The American Anthropological Association (AAA) claims that ‘race does not exist-Many ancient societies did not divide people according to physical characteristics-Race has no genetic basis-Most genetic variance is within groups-Race is not biological, but racism is realRace is not Biological-All human beings come from one common stock-Traits like skin color, hair color, or eye color are all controlled by separate genesModern Definitions of Ethnicity-Ethnicity is cultural-Self-chosen, self-inscribed-Religion, Culture, Food, Hobbies, music, dance, clothing, Traditions, LanguageThe Last of the Mohicans James Fennimore Cooper- 1826 (to help understand Puritanism)-During French and Indian War (Seven Years War 1756-1763)-French and English fighting with Indians as alliesWhat stories does this movie tell?Rhetoric- recurring themes and word choices-Movies can make an argumentWhat kind of frontier life is depicted?-Difficult and dangerous-UnexploredWhat does the film teach about Colonial men and women?-Self-made -Family oriented-Stuck together (community) with some Native Americans-Relate to militia because they want to get away from monarchy and tyranny Noble Savage-First appeared in English in 1672-Appears in French Earlier-Le bon sauvage, “the good wild man”-A state of nature, pre-Modern-Often applied to non-Westerners at some point-Became synonymous with Native American in 1700sNatty- NathanielHawkeye-Resilient, rebellious, strong sense of pride-Adopted as a son-Sharp shooter (Kill Deer)Cultural expectations of men, warfare, and Native Americans1980s (Yuppie culture) men in the 80s have gotten soft, weak, and over-civilizedMaguaStory without love story--Anglos change North America-Changes they bring impact Native AmericansWhy are they the last of the Mohicans?-Chinkachook and uncus are the last of their tribe-populations change and die outDate: 9/6/12Agenda- -Images of Native Americans in media-United states origin stories-Civilized and savageNative Americans in Media-natural Noble Savage-pre-industrial-pre-modern-special relationship with earth/natureIndians as Unchanging PeopleOrigin story- the beginning of stories -Genesis, Jamestown, PlymouthJamestown- 1607 Virginia-Captain John Smith-PocahontasPlymouth 1621-The first Thanksgiving-Pilgrims come and are struggling to live off the land -Squanto-helps pilgrims learn how to adapt-How to grow corn. -Use dead fish for nutrients in cornWhat do these stories have in common?-English colonists-Native Americans-Native Americans always saving colonistsFoundering- on the verge of dying outThe Arrival of the English-1584 Sir Walter Raleigh “settled” Virginia-Roanoke-1607 Jamestown-John Smith-1619-1622 English individuals migrated to AmericaMotivators for English to come-Economics, Religion, Adventure, Competition with SpanishAffluent- very wealthyCivilized and Savage-The relationship between English and other people was shaped by the idea of who was civilized and who was savage-Once labeled ‘savage’, the English felt justification in almost any treatmentBefore Indians: English and the Irish-Queen Elizabeth 1 sent British over to colonize Ireland-A two-tiered society developed-Irish labeled savage by EnglishThe Irish Savage-Catholicism- ‘pagan idolaters’-English felt the land was not being cultivated properly-English believed Irish were lazy and not deserving of the landThe ‘Indian Savage’-The English saw American land as underdeveloped-Religion-‘Savage brutes’-Hunting is primitive-Saw Indian men as lazyNot in terms of ‘Race’-Many of the English (especially in Virginia areas) saw treatment of Irish and Native Americans in terms of civilized and savage and less so in terms of one race over another-not RED vs White, MODERN vs OldCompetition-Land-Supplies/resources-Fighting with those who allied with French or Spanish-Disease ravaged Native Americans-Colonists argued it was God’s providenceReligious Justification-Ministers, Cotton Mather, justified English violence towards Indians and Righteous against Devil-Doctrine of Special Providence- knowing things of God’s willCotton Mather’s quote: the devils are trying to keep settlers off the land and trying to keep Jesus out of the new worldTo be ‘Indianized’-Proximity to wilderness-Saw vigilance against Native Americans as vigilance against sin and vice-‘Indianized’- serving the devil-To New Englanders (Puritans), Indians personified sexuality, sin, laziness, the loss of self-control-Sometimes colonists would be taken captive during conflict-positive, documenting Native American’s hospitality and kindnessReviewNative Americans developed intricate, highly developed civilizations before European contact-Civilized vs Savage-Competition over sources led to conflict-Conflict was justified as a fight against sin, however, not all sources agreedWhat is Racism--Treating someone different because of skin color -CULTURAL-The idea that your ethnic group is superior to others –ACADEMICCovert racism- “hidden” racism-Inconspicuous -The every day racism experience-Racist action (treatment)Cultural racism- hating or treating a group differentAlternative Definition of racism- enjoying privilege because of your race or ethnicityEx. The unassumption that certain people would steal-Minority scholarships-This means that all white people are inherently racist because they’re enjoying their statusClothing = Identity-How you wear it-Accessories, including hair styles-Convenient and immediate way to alter your identityEnglish Identity-Value of cloth and clothing-Cloth and clothing are imported from Europe 1770/1780 in


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