Women’s Societies
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Choice: American Indian Culture
- Categories: Women’s Issues, Social Science
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Gender Issues, Sexism
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: United States
Article abstract: Societies for both men and women were important organizations that created a sense of tribal identity, instilling a sense of allegiance beyond the bonds of family. Members of societies had obligations to each other, strict rules for membership, and an obligation to work for benefit of their people. Indian women’s societies were of three major types: craft, religious, and those connected to warfare
The origins of all Indian societies lay in the dream or vision of a founder, and this often contained information on the number of members allowed,...
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