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The Symbolism Associated with Dominant Society Schools in Native American Communities: An Alaskan Example.
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Madsen, Eric – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1990
In some Alaska Native communities, dominant society schools are powerful symbols of relationships such as political control, social domination, and cultural hegemony. Awareness of these symbolic associations can help school staff understand the implications of their roles and the resentment of village residents. (SV)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, Community Attitudes, Educational Attitudes