Racism in Indian Country

Dean Chavers

Peter Lang, 2009 - Social Science - 240 pages

In the face of huge challenges, despite crushing social conditions, Indian people have survived. Racism in Indian Country exposes, for the first time, the degrading and inhuman treatment Indian people have had - and continue - to endure. This book provides numerous examples including the sterilization of thousands of Indian women without their consent, and the poor treatment Indians receive in our schools, resulting in the worst academic records - and the highest dropout rate, 50 percent - of any ethnic group. Subjected to constant harassment by anti-Indian groups, and banks and other lending institutions that either raise interest rates on loans to Indians or redline their reservations, Indians receive some of the most racist treatment in the United States. This book's thorough documentation and explication of the challenges faced by Indians historically and today will be useful in courses in modern history, ethnic studies, sociology, and anthropology.

Contents

• Introduction: 1
• The Infernal BIA: 9
• Stereotypes of Indians: 18
• Racial NameCalling: 29
• Whats the Big Deal?: 33
• Fake Indians: 41
• Border Towns: 52
• Hate Groups: 61
• Racism and Wildlife: 65
• Redlining: 71
• Racism and Murder: 76
• Racism in Education: 102
• Racism in Employment: 141
• Racism in Medicine: 147
• Racism in Law Enforcement: 152
• Racism in Sexual Abuse: 159
• Racism in Housing: 162
• Racism in Child Stealing: 167
• Racism in Sports: 173
• Racism in Stores and Restaurants: 178
• Racism in Politics and Voting: 183
• Racism in Natural Resources: 193
• Racism in Oil and Gas Royalties: 204
• Racism in the Environment: 209
• Racism in Religion: 213
• Racism and Suicide: 221
• Racism and Alcohol: 224
• Bibliography: 227
• Index: 235

About the author

The Author: Dean Chavers is Director of Catching the Dream, a national scholarship and school improvement organization in Albuquerque. He earned a doctorate and two M.A. degrees from Stanford University.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Racism in Indian Country
• Author: Dean Chavers
• Publisher: Peter Lang, 2009
• ISBN: 1433103931, 9781433103933
• Length: 240 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / Native American Studies; Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General