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Article: Native American Women:

Introduction

One of the enduring myths of Native North American history is the myth of male dominance. Despite ample evidence to the contrary, historians, anthropologists and cultural commentators have persisted in painting a picture of Native American life as overwhelmingly masculine, with men as powerful, often polygamous warriors and women as meek, docile and subordinate to men. Thorough examination of written and oral texts, and simply speaking with people from various Indian nations today, reveals an altogether more complex reality. This article explores some of these complexities.

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