Response entries
Response entries
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Response to the books ‘Talking to the Owls and Butterflies’
In the book ‘Talking to the Owls and Butterflies’ by John (fire) and Lame Deer, the authors give their unique view of how they see current America after undergoing an industrial revolution. I agree with Deer’s argument that industrialization has brought more harm than good. He draws the reader’s attention to the destructions of natural resources, wild and domestic animals caused by the American ignorance and greed to gain material wealth. Looking at the current state of society, the climatic changes are unstable due to the destruction of forests. Endangered wildlife species face the threat of extinction. People consider their parts valuable hence overlook their risk of extinction and murder them anyway.
Response to the book ‘How Did We Come to This?’
In Gordon and Suzuki’s book ‘How Did We Come to This?’, the authors address Americans’ focus on technological innovations to an extent where they overlook their dangers and implications on society. They discuss environmental pollutions that have stemmed from the construction of too many industries. Suzuki’s perspective has mapped out the current situation in America. More people are investing in the industrial world, and more warehouses and factories go up by the day. The government’s failure to regulate these constructions has led to over-reliance on machines and equipment. I found Gordon’s view on how Americans chose to stay ignorant to the fact that natural resources at their disposal were not infinite and over-usage would have long-term negative effects on them very interesting.
Response to the book ‘The Truth About the First Thanksgiving.’
In the book ‘The Truth About the First Thanksgiving’ by Loewen, the author focuses on the need for Americans to be more inclusive and considerate to victims when celebrating the annual thanksgiving ceremony. In this passage, the author’s claims that learning institutions have chosen to use a mythical base to cover the plague, Indian’s enslavement, and grave robbing Indians went through to protect their name intrigued me. Shifting the focus to the victims of the onset of Thanksgiving enlightened me on how challenging and triggering it can be for the Indians to celebrate this occasion.
Response to the book ‘From a Native Daughter.’
In Tran’s book ‘From a Native Daughter.’ she talks about the devastation to the environment resulting from the modern developments and dilution of the Hawaiian culture due to the invasion by tourists from different parts of the world. Her discussion on how the Hawaiian people are discriminated against captured my attention. I appreciated how the author thoroughly discussed the infringement of native Hawaiian rights, gender-based discrimination, and institutional racisms they are forced to face.
