Compare and contrast American Indian and White American worldviews. List at least five examples.
What will be an ideal response?
American Indian worldviews (collectivist)--Equal to nature, in harmony with environment, one does not master the universe, emphasis on the welfare of the group over individual
One’s being in the world is interdependent, focus on being part of a group, cooperation
Control is by the collective, that is, by the tribe, clan, extended family structure, Elders are valued for their wisdom; elders are respected and held in high esteem, Communication is indirect, nonverbal, silence is an important part of communication, Spirituality is a core part of the individual, Spiritual life is centered on nature, People rely on elders, ceremonies, Sharing of resources, Time orientation is on the present, No effort to control time, Cooperation is valued; competition is positive when it benefits the whole group, Economics--communal property; Derive an understanding of the world from the natural order’s rhythms and cycles of life, Does not have a sense of ownership of the land, Sacred places, especially burial places, Relationally oriented, Conflict is indirect, with focus on harmony
White American worldviews (individualistic)--Dominant over nature, Control over environment, one is the master of the universe, Emphasis on the welfare of the individual over the group
One’s being in the world is independent, autonomous, and self-sufficiency is stressed, Personal and independent control is emphasized, Nuclear family structure, Elders are sent to senior citizens’ homes; value of youth over elders, Communication is direct and highly verbal, with a fair amount of verbal confrontation, Spirituality is optional, Spiritual life is centered on church
People rely on business contacts, government, Materialism and acquisition of things
Time orientation is future-oriented and gets objectified as a commodity, Competition is valued, some boasting about one’s performance against others, Economics-individual property
Derive an understanding of the world from the order the people create, Ownership of the land one occupies, No real sacred places, churches bought, sold, Procedurally oriented, Conflict is direct, with focus on winning
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