American Indian Political Participation: From Melting Pot to Cultural Pluralism.

Brito, Silvester J.

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ERIC Number: EJ336426

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983

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American Indian Political Participation: From Melting Pot to Cultural Pluralism.

Brito, Silvester J.

American Indian Culture and Research Journal, v7 n4 p51-68 1983

Explains why political power has eluded American Indians and what chance they have of becoming a policy-making force in mainstream American society. Cites proponents of society as a "melting pot" and of cultural pluralism. Argues that a pluralistic society is in the best interests of cultural groups and the nation. (JHZ)

Descriptors: Activism, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Cultural Pluralism, Futures (of Society), Minority Group Influences, Multicultural Education, Participation, Political Power, Public Policy, Role of Education, Self Determination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; ERIC Publications

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Language: English

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