United States: A Cultural Paradox: Elder Abuse In The Native American Community

United States: A Cultural Paradox: Elder Abuse In The Native American Community Tish Smyer, and Michele C. Clark, 2011   An emerging cultural paradox in the Native American community is the long history of respect for elders and the emergence of elder abuse as a problem. Elders commonly hold a special and respected place in traditional Native American societies due largely to their experience, knowledge, wisdom, and power as dreamers, healers, and teachers. Although violence against other...

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