CFP | Native American Visibility and Representations in Contemporary USA: Between Cultural Belonging and Activism
Special thematic dossier 7.2 | Native American Visibility and Representations in Contemporary USA: Between Cultural Belonging and Activism
Editor: María Elena Serrano Moya (Universidad de Alcalá)
Despite the deep-rooted presence in American society and their historical and cultural significance within mainstream USA, Native American people have been frequently misrepresented, marginalized, misunderstood and overlooked within US popular culture. In recent years, prominent Indigenous figures such as Deb Haaland and Sterlin Harjo have emerged as influential voices in cultural, political, artistic, and academic spheres, challenging traditional narratives about their communities. However, despite an increase in individuals identifying as Native American (Census, 2023), their representation in visual arts and mainstream media remains disproportionately low (Smith & The Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, 2023).
This special issue seeks to critically engage with how Native American people navigate, contest and reshape discourses and representations of themselves to reclaim space in the XXI century. Thus, we welcome interdisciplinary submissions that examine Native American visibility, representation and voice and questions the intersections of media, literature, politics, identity and artistic expressions related to Native American experiences.
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