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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sebahattin Ziyanak , Steven AicinenaPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic ISBN: 9781666968217ISBN 10: 1666968218 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 15 October 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsChapter 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?ReviewsNative 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, University of Nebraska at Kearney 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, Miss Texas 1998 Author InformationSebahattin Ziyanak is associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Steven Aicinena is professor emeritus of kinesiology at the University of Texas Permian Basin. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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