In her book, American Indians: Stereotypes and Realities, Devon Mihesuah states:
“Stereotyping American Indians is a form of racism that causes numerous problems, not only for those who
are stigmatized, but also for those who perpetuate the myths. For the victims, false imagery most notably
causes emotional distress: anger, frustration, insecurity, and feelings of helplessness. Those who stereotype
suffer more subtly. Without attempting to learn about the people they misunderstand, they cheat
themselves as well. They speak from ignorance and do not possess a well-rounded version of American
history. They cannot appreciate what Indians have to offer because they refuse to believe that real Indians
may be different from their images. Most of these people learn about Indians from hearsay and imagery, not
from real Indians who could properly educate them.” (p. 113)

Prompt:
Do you agree or disagree with the above statement by Mihesuah? Be specific in your answer. For example, is
stereotyping a form of racism? Use a minimum of 8 specific pop culture examples from the Day 4 lecture
video, but feel free to use more. These examples can be from any of the forms of media that were highlighted
in the lectures. Do American Indian stereotypes have a demonstrable effect on how we understand history in
the United States? How have the stereotypes or myths about Pocahontas, for example, affected our
understanding of that period of history? There is no one correct answer to these questions and we encourage
you to offer your own opinions and perspective. Just be sure to use solid examples and reasoning to support
your positions
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