Indigenous American Women: Decolonization, Empowerment, Activism

by Devon A. Mihesuah

Book Overview

Oklahoma Choctaw scholar Devon Abbott Mihesuah offers a frank and absorbing look at the complex, evolving identities of American Indigenous women today, their ongoing struggles against a centuries-old legacy of colonial disempowerment, and how they are seen and portrayed by themselves and others. Mihesuah first examines how American Indigenous women have been perceived and depicted by non-Natives, including scholars, and by themselves. She then illuminates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803282869
• ISBN13: 9780803282865
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Amazing scholarly work

The author has put forth a fine compilation of subjects which will challenge both those outside of Native America and within it's ranks to open their eyes to some harsh realities and true strengths of American Indian women. Highly recommend.

How Native American women can empower themselves

Indigenous American Women: Decolonization, Empowerment, Activism by Devon Abbott Mihesuah (Professor of Applied Indigenous Studies and History, North Arizona University) studies how Native American women have been perceived by non-Natives, scholars, and themselves. Professor Mihesuah sets forth guidelines as to how Native American women can empower themselves tribally, nationally, and academically, while emphasizing the importance of getting involved in all facets of the Native American community. Indigenous American Women is very highly recommended for Contemporary Native American Studies and Women's Studies collections and reading lists.