With the concepts of acculturation and assimilation in mind, discuss just how much are native Americans expected to “shed” their cultural heritage to become part of contemporary “American” society?

Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Discussion Question?
Discuss in 5-6 thoughtful sentences the following question: Use quotes and citations from the films/and or text to support your views.

Discuss:
1. With the concepts of acculturation and assimilation in mind, discuss just how much are native Americans expected to “shed” their cultural heritage to become part of contemporary “American” society? Lastly, how would you feel about this type of hegemony (cultural domination) if you were being forced into a assimilation as the native/indigenous people of the “Americas” have been?

With the concepts of acculturation and assimilation in mind, discuss just how much are native Americans expected to “shed” their cultural heritage to become part of contemporary “American” society?
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