Native American Princess Pageants: Understanding Cultural Identity and Representation

by Sebahattin Ziyanak, Steven Aicinena

Overview

This book delivers a systematic investigation of Native American princess pageants, exploring when and why they started, how they spread across and within Native American communities, the ways in which these pageants differ from other contests (such as Miss USA), the workings of the pageants themselves, and their socio-cultural costs and benefits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666968217
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/15/2024
Pages:	202
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Sebahattin Ziyanak is associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Steven Aicinena is retired professor of kinesiology at the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Beauty and the Beautiful

Chapter 3: American Beauty Contests: Their History, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Chapter 4: Three Queens and the American Dream

Chapter 5: The History and Functions of the World’s Cultural Pageants

Chapter 6: The Advent and Proliferation of Native American Princess Pageants

Chapter 7: Native American Princess Pageant Participation Requirements

Chapter 8: Native American Princess Pageant Judging Criteria

Chapter 9: Native American Princess Pageant Costs, Benefits, and Post-Crowning Duties

Chapter 10: Why do Native American Women Serve as Princesses?

Editorial Reviews

Native American Princess Pageants: Understanding Cultural Identity and Representation is a fascinating read. Sebahattin Ziyanak and Steven Aicinena underscore the value of unraveling the multiple issues involved in Indigenous pageants. This well-researched book vividly provides insights into Native American princess pageants, culture, and community.

Peter J. Longo

Explaining why 'beauty pageants' and Native American princess pageants are beneficial to women can be challenging. This book captures many of the most positive parts of the journey, and recognizes the hard work, talent, and ambition that’s required to participate. Whether you are the person who ends up with the crown or not, the value for many of us is in the process, and it can positively impact generations of women.

Tatum Hubbard