I am not a racist, I am a full blooded Lakota Sioux with a simple question. I wonder why all of a sudden there are so many people claiming Native blood. It used to be, when I was a child, that no one claimed to be Indian, like it was a cursed race or something. But now, when people recognize me as Indian, the first few things I hear, especially from whites, is, "Hey, you're Indian? Me, too! My mom...(grandpa, aunt, sister, grandma...) is Indian and I'm like half so cool!" Most of the people I come across don't look anything close to having ANYTHING mixed in them, much less native blood. Anyone have an explanation to this sudden growth of "I
m an Indian" claims?
2007-10-05 13:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just because people like to be unique and "special". And maybe because that way they can be a minority for college applications lolz. Also, native americans/indians/whatever you want to call them are really cool and have a neat culture that everybody learns about in elementary school. So people want to be associated with something that sweet.
2007-10-05 13:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by fudgmonkees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was a child and asked my grandparents about our ancestry, it was taboo to say that you had "Indian blood". That is why many of us are just now finding out what our ethnic heritage may be.
Most people are more open and accepting of diversity and they are interested in finding out what their roots are.
Even though we don't live the culture, it does not mean the genes are not in our family tree. I know 2 people who are half Native, but they resemble the other parent who was of European descent. Possibly, their grandchildren will inherit Native American features.
What is wrong with people researching their history and being proud of their bloodlines?
2007-10-05 14:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by nowyouknow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you can pretty much be whatever you want to be now (Native, gay, communist, weird) as we live in much more accepting, educated (non-racist) times. Thank God (or whoever).
2007-10-08 00:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by tara_j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound unsure---be so proud of your heritage that you will burst. Pay attention to your bloodlines and speak to your elders. If it's not too late then maintain your language. I lost the language of my elders (Scottish/gaelic) and can't forgive myself. Do not be racist, do not exclude. PLEASE do not lose the culture of your elders.
2007-10-05 14:01:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋