SOCI 100 Lecture Notes - Indian Act, Genocide Convention, Stereotype
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Aboriginal identity: the need for historical and contextual perspectives. In canada, aboriginals were identified through the indian act. Many people suffering social problems with their identity in canada. Children were taken from their home to these schools. You are living in a land which is the first and only foundation of your philosophy, spiritual beliefs, historical patterns, cultural distinction, and ancestral connections. At the same time, you never see a reflection of yourself within the philosophy of others, the educational system, popular culture, or day-to-day events within the community. Constantly being defined and redefined from an outside system. One can have their identity changed through these legislative changes. Assimilation is genocide - un genocide convention - canada signing in 1949. Residential schools is a form of resocialization: very much a total institution. Idea has farm-based boarding schools far away from parental influence. On average, women earn only 70% of what men do.
