Native American Stereotype Representation

Native American stereotypes may be historical, but the emotions it causes are obvious today. According to Jack G. Shaheen, "Stereotypes are limited in particular to images, which are standardized psychological images representing simplified views on controlling streamlined thinking, acting very tenaciously "(303). What is clear today is that the existence of American Indians is historical. The attitude of the people of the 19th century who saw the image of American Indians was shaped by the media.

One problem is that American Indians may be the most stereotypical person in the history of American culture. In literature, folklore, paintings, photography, and Hollywood movies, most Indians have turned to one of two themes; dangerous cruelty of royal barbarians understood or captured white women Prostitutes. They do not always go to the hands of polygamy warriors, they try to maintain bullets for themselves. Outside of Hollywood, when investigating the type of documentary, you may find alternative to Hollywood's racist image. It is necessary to investigate both sides of this cultural coin; the history of Anglo-Saxon of American Indian culture, including their generous revision, and the efforts of Native American writers and artists to eliminate this malignant myth

Through the 20th century, Native American media representatives continued to lower the use and value of the community through public attractions such as the Wild West Show in Buffalo Building. This outdoor show demonstrates the reproduction of Native American customs such as Buffalo Hunting, Border Wars, Border Technique and places the story of Native American on a commercialized display. After that, along with the development of the Hollywood movie industry, the "Hollywood Indian" movie in the early 20 th century became more and more representative, many of which were excessively dramatized by Native Americans (movies, feathers, long hair, etc.). It is characterized by a stereotype. The plot "conquered" barbarian American natives. In addition to the merciless stereotypes of the media, the main role of "Indian Chiefs" and other Native American characters is for Aboriginal actors other than Caucasian Americans, but actual Native American actors are still at work I am underpaid.