23.11.16
Last lesson i had a discussion with mr wright about my major work ideas.
Current protests at standing rock in Dakota america has lead me to research into the oppression of native Americans, the past and present. As the current media does not report on these events surrounding native protests, including the nature of the protest as they fight for clean water or the brutality of the police; it has made me question medias role in the shaping of history and if it can be viewed as a reliable source - does it have an obligation to record the events that shape our world and why are the stories shown heavily bias?
I discussed my interest in focusing my work on native americans and the conflict with the west.
Sir suggested I look at 'bury my heart at wounded knee' by Dee Brown which expresses the oppression of the natives that was previously hidden.
other ideas for my focus are:
- how native americans are portrayed in art, media, literature, film etc
- the relationship between past conflicts and modern protest
- the varying perspectives, how the protestors represent the past and how the contesters represent the past
- who owns the land, ownership of american soil
- ancient burial grounds being destroyed by pipeline ethics.
- thanksgiving relevance
I don't quite know which way to direct you Genevieve. All sound like good possibilities. You need to develop a reading list.
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