Debunking the Pocahontas Paradox: The Need for a Humanistic Perspective.

Portman, Tarrell Awe Agahe; Herring, Roger D.

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ERIC Number: EJ634458

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Debunking the Pocahontas Paradox: The Need for a Humanistic Perspective.

Portman, Tarrell Awe Agahe; Herring, Roger D.

Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, v40 n2 p185-99 Fall 2001

Historical and contemporary stereotypes of Native American Indian women have resulted in inaccurate and insensitive images. Mass media, movies, and printed materials continue to portray Native American Indian women as either princesses or savages. The purpose of this article is to provide a more humanistic perspective of this population. (Contains 65 references.) (Author)

Descriptors: American Indians, Ethnic Stereotypes, Females, Humanism, Mass Media Effects

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Section: "Multicultural Issues in Counseling." For related articles, see CG 557 757-763.