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Beloved Women: The Political Lives of LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller,Used
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In an era when minorities struggled for recognition, LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller furthered the interests of Native Americans and forged a new place for women in politics by astutely playing accepted notions about ethnicity and gender to their own advantage. In Beloved Women, historian Sarah Eppler Janda examines the public identity these two women created for themselves and how, in turn, their respective identities shaped their political fortunes.Moving beyond the conventional role of a 1950s U.S. senator's wife, Harris discovered opportunities to call attention to the inequalities facing Native Americans. A Comanche, Harris founded activist organizations, testified at congressional hearings, and served on scores of federal committees concerning both women and Native Americans. At the same time, by attributing her humanitarian efforts to tribal values, Harris asserted the relevance of Indian beliefs and customs in modern society.During the heyday of the women's rights movement, Mankiller linked feminist ideas to Cherokee tradition. Indian culture, she asserted, esteems women, as proven by the legendary Beloved Woman who fulfills familial expectations yet also assumes political duties. Mankiller adopted this role when she became the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985, a position she held for a decade.Harris and Mankiller became national leaders, Janda concludes, in large part because their complex personaIndian and womanenabled them to challenge social and political norms.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Beloved Women'? A: 'Beloved Women' explores the political lives of LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller, focusing on how they advanced Native American interests and women's roles in politics during a time of social change.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beloved Women'? A: The author of 'Beloved Women: The Political Lives of LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller' is Sarah Eppler Janda.
- Q: What type of book is 'Beloved Women'? A: 'Beloved Women' is a hardcover book that falls under the category of women's studies and political biography.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Beloved Women'? A: 'Beloved Women' was published on February 8, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beloved Women' have? A: 'Beloved Women' contains 242 pages.
- Q: Is 'Beloved Women' a new or used book? A: 'Beloved Women' is available as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Beloved Women'? A: 'Beloved Women' covers topics such as the political activism of LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller, the intersection of gender and ethnicity, and the historical context of Native American rights.
- Q: What makes LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller significant figures? A: LaDonna Harris and Wilma Mankiller are significant for their contributions to Native American activism and women's politics, challenging social norms and advocating for equality.
- Q: What edition of 'Beloved Women' is available? A: 'Beloved Women' is available in its first edition.
- Q: Can 'Beloved Women' be used as a reference for women's studies? A: Yes, 'Beloved Women' serves as a valuable reference for women's studies, particularly in understanding the political roles of Native American women.