Conference
De-programming the Programmers: Dispelling the Prevailing American Pop Culture Myths
Author
- Devery Fairbanks (Iowa State University)
Abstract
American Popular culture is inundated with incorrect information on the subject of Native Americans. Inaccuracies abound as Americans get their information on Indians primarily from the film industry and the media ('Pop' culture). What is an "Indian giver?" Who invented "scalping?" "History is the victors propaganda" is a quote from a famous writer. This workshop will explain the reasons around the fraudulent and equivocal history being taught to our children. Recent educational data shows that our youth are fed up with misguided propaganda and are demanding the truth. Stereotypes die hard, but this workshop moves towards educating ("de-programming"), the masses.