ANTH 23 Study Guide - Final Guide: Noel Ignatiev, Scapegoating, Double Bind
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Anth 23 study guide practice final exam questions. Sovereignty: ability to self-govern and control own lands and people. American indian economic double bind: american indians need sovereignty to gain a better economic status, but when they do have a very good economic status, their sovereignty is limited. Sovereignty and the american indian economic double bind go hand in hand. Sovereignty is given to give american indians a better economic chance, but when they do become economically successful, their sovereignty is often threatened. This is an example of how multiculturalism is needed in the united states. Multiculturalism calls for greater recognition and rights for minorities, including american. This group is threatened by the economic double bind. It is important to recognize this and to think of solutions to ensure that american indians do not continue to live in poverty. Additionally, many tribes with sovereignty cannot even create financially profitable businesses like casinos because of factors like their reservation"s location.
