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Childhood Indians: Television, Film and Sustaining the White (Sub)Conscience,New
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Using race theory, film studies, colonialist and postcolonialist literature, while studying a crosssection of cinematic Indian depictions in westerns aired over the past seven decades, Raul Chavez has sought to explain how the western film genre have influenced viewers, in particular the BabyBoomer generation of the 1950s, '60s and '70s to internalize the misrepresented movie depiction of Indians as representative of the real 'Indian.' These Indian depictions, his 'childhood Indians,' sustain the subliminally accepted white supremacist imagery that deny Natives their rightful place in American society. The White (sub)Conscience allows Americans to continue to assault Native sovereignty and selfdetermination as a result of anachronistic misrepresentations of 'Indian,' Americans accept as genuine. The White (sub)Conscience has institutionalized the 'childhood Indian' perception of Natives, ensuring that a subsequent generation of Americans will recognize the white supremacist concept of 'Indian.' This work will assist in developing a critical analysis of contemporary America, recognizing related institutionalized race themes, and raising more questions that can contribute to understanding the harmful effects of this behavior and forming concepts to remedy this harmful national canon.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Childhood Indians'? A: The book examines how western films have depicted Indians over the past seven decades, influencing the perceptions of the Baby Boomer generation and contributing to the internalization of misrepresented Indian imagery.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Childhood Indians'? A: The author is Raul S. Chavez, who utilizes race theory and film studies to analyze the impact of cinematic depictions of Indians.
- Q: What type of book is 'Childhood Indians'? A: This is a scholarly book that falls under the category of Native American Studies, focusing on the intersection of race, film, and colonial literature.
- Q: How many pages does 'Childhood Indians' have? A: The book contains 240 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Childhood Indians' in? A: The book is available as a new item, ensuring that readers will receive it in excellent condition.
- Q: When was 'Childhood Indians' published? A: The book was published on July 7, 2010.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Childhood Indians'? A: Key themes include the influence of white supremacist imagery on perceptions of Native Americans and the institutionalization of these misrepresentations in American society.
- Q: Is 'Childhood Indians' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides critical analysis and insights into contemporary issues related to race and representation in media.
- Q: What format is 'Childhood Indians' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it accessible for readers who prefer physical copies.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Childhood Indians'? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the harmful effects of media representations on Native American identity and the need for critical analysis of these portrayals.