Exploring the Prospects of Femininity in the Monopolistic Americas: A Record of Narragansetts Cultural Opening and Self-Decorate Purchased by Extremely Influential Governors

Exploring the Prospects of Femininity in the Monopolistic Americas: A Record of Narragansetts Cultural Opening and Self-Decorate Purchased by Extremely Influential Governors

Abstract

This paper examines the prospects of femininity in the monopolistic Americas by analyzing the cultural opening and self-decoration practices of the Narragansetts, a Native American tribe. Drawing on historical records and primary sources, the study reveals how the Narragansetts navigated the colonial power dynamics and engaged with the European governors who had immense influence over their lives. The paper argues that the Narragansetts used their feminine identity as a strategy to negotiate their autonomy, agency, and resistance against the dominant colonial forces. The analysis further highlights how the Narragansetts strategically employed self-decoration, such as clothing, jewelry, and body paint, to express their identity, assert their power, and negotiate their status within the colonial society. Through this exploration of the Narragansetts' cultural practices, the paper sheds light on the complex and dynamic intersections of gender, culture, and power in the early Americas and underscores the importance of Native American perspectives in the study of colonial history.

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Ogheneochuko Arsalan "Exploring the Prospects of Femininity in the Monopolistic Americas: A Record of Narragansetts Cultural Opening and Self-Decorate Purchased by Extremely Influential Governors".  IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2020.

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Date of Release: 2020
Author(s): Ogheneochuko Arsalan.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 8
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications