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"Dangerous Indians"

Evaluating the Depiction of Native Americans in Selected Trade Books

Oakland City University

This study examined 20 trade books (1964-1997) to evaluate their accuracy in depicting Native American peoples and cultures. The criteria embodied an authenticity guideline based on the Five Great Values with a rating scale between 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest). The values include generosity and sharing, respect for elders and women, getting along with nature, individual freedom and leadership, and courage. The results indicate that 60% of the books are at least satisfactory in their depictions but that bias and stereotyping still persist enough to recommend the use of the guideline as a tool to allow educators to confidently identify these problems in their instructional materials.

Urban Education, Vol. 36, No. 3, 400-425 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/0042085901363005


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