Grandmother, Daughter, Princess, Squaw: Native American Female Stereotypes in Historical Perspective
Publication Date
6-1-1994
Document Type
Article
First Page
22
Last Page
39
Abstract
One consequence of the English-Algonquin interaction was the development of certain female stereotypes. The Algonquin language term for female evolved into the English word “squaw” and assumed new meaning as it was applied to all Native American women. Similarly, the daughter of a tribal leader; married to a British man, acquired the attributes of European royalty, becoming a “princess. ”
Recommended Citation
MacDougall, Pauleena M.. "Grandmother, Daughter, Princess, Squaw: Native American Female Stereotypes in Historical Perspective." Maine History 34, 1 (1994): 22-39. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol34/iss1/3