What Led to the Loss of Dignity and Place in Society

question 8

Multiple Choice

What led to the loss of dignity and place in society of two-spirit people among the Native Americans?

• A) The Native Americans disliked these individuals as they often expressed their gender through their sexual practices.
• B) European colonization and persecution by the church to eradicate these individuals resulted in the two-spirit community being viewed as perverted, untraditional, and untrustworthy.
• C) The French took over the Native Americans to specifically target homosexuals and two-spirit people because they functioned against the laws of nature.
• D) The Russian invasion aimed to bring about a religious reformation of the Native Americans, and all those who opposed this change were persecuted.

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Definitions:

Cultural Values

The core principles and ideals upon which an entire community exists, influencing its members' behaviors and beliefs.

Counterculture

A way of life and set of attitudes opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.

Cultural Roots

The origins and elements that make up the shared identity, traditions, and values of a specific group of people or society.

Dominant Culture

The established set of cultural practices, beliefs, and values that are widely shared and prevail in a society, often exerting influence over other cultures within the same society.