HIST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Jacques Marquette, Two-Spirit, Gender Variance
11 Apr 2014
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First nations, two- spirits, three genders: race, sex, and colonialism. Harper claimed that canada has no history of colonialism obviously not true. Dispossessing aboriginal people of their lands, putting down the residential schools. The term berdache is seen as very offensive by many two-spirit and native people because of its historical roots; it was first applied by european settlers as a derogatory term, meaning a submissive, effeminate man. The term two-spirit was created in 1990 as an english word to convey an identity already recognized by many nations, and is usually the preferred and most respectful term. George catlin, ball players, early 19th century. Paul kane, assiniboine hunting buffalo. early 1850s. Fulfill one of many mixed gender roles in first nations and native american tribes. Third and fourth gender roles historically embodied by two-spirit people include performing work and wearing clothing associated with both men and women.
