American Natives Stereotypes

Introduction

Smoke signals released in 1998, closely features on the Native American stereotypes prevalent in the American society and their subsequent effects. The film uses communal incidents in life to bring to light the impact that these stereotypes have on the native Indians in both humorous and profound ways. Discussion:

Some of the common stereotypes imposed on the native Indians are that they are stoic, lack humor, are warlike and deceitful, are doubtful, ride horses, wear tipis and braids and send out smoke signals. Some of the other stereotype include that they had no civilization and did not contribute to the ...