Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005272
Book • Nonfiction
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide by Andrea Lee Smith explores the systematic use of sexual violence as a tool of colonial domination against Native American communities. It examines the intersection of gender, race, and colonialism, highlighting the impact on indigenous peoples and advocating for justice and healing.
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Review Roundup
Andrea Lee Smith's Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide is hailed for its compelling intersectional analysis of sexual violence and colonialism. It effectively highlights systemic oppression against Native American women. Some critiques note its intense focus as potentially overwhelming for general audiences, but its scholarly depth and cultural insights remain impactful.
Who Should Read Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide?
The reader interested in Andrea Lee Smith's Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide is likely engaged in indigenous studies, gender studies, or social justice. Similar works include Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and Angela Y. Davis's Women, Race, & Class, which appeal to those exploring systemic oppression and historical narratives.
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Book • Nonfiction
2005
Adult
18+ years
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