The State is a Man - Flashcards

Settler Colonialism

A form of colonialism that seeks to replace the original population of the colonized territory with a new society of settlers.

Indigenous Women's Vulnerability

Refers to the heightened risk of violence and murder faced by Indigenous women due to colonial policies and settler governance.

Settler Colonialism

A form of colonialism that seeks to replace the original population of the colonized territory with a new society of settlers.

Indigenous Women's Vulnerability

Refers to the heightened risk of violence and murder faced by Indigenous women due to colonial policies and settler governance.

Theresa Spence

An Indigenous Chief known for her hunger strike to draw attention to the poor living conditions of Indigenous communities in Canada.

Gendered Governance

A form of governance that is influenced by gender dynamics, particularly the differential treatment and representation of women, especially Indigenous women, in political processes.

Idle No More Movement

A grassroots movement among Indigenous peoples in Canada aimed at raising awareness about treaty rights and environmental issues.

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW)

A term referring to the ongoing crisis in Canada of violence against Indigenous women, including their disappearances and murders.

Cacophony in History

The presence of multiple, often conflicting narratives that emerge from historical events, particularly regarding settler colonialism and Indigenous experiences.

Biopolitical Statecraft

A form of governance that regulates populations and their relations to power, often involving the management of life and death.

Legal Femicide

The concept that legal frameworks and systems can contribute to the erasure or marginalization of Indigenous women’s identities and political status.

Dispossession

The act of taking away land, rights, or resources from Indigenous peoples, often through legal or political means.

Sovereignty

The authority of a state or political entity to govern itself and make decisions independently.

Fat as Resistance

The idea that the physicality of Indigenous women's bodies, particularly in the context of Theresa Spence, serves as a form of political resistance against colonial narratives.

Apology and Reconciliation

Processes by which states attempt to address historical wrongs against Indigenous populations, often viewed as insufficient without structural change.

Loretta Saunders

A young Inuk woman who, while studying the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, was murdered in 2014, drawing national attention to the crisis.

Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs)

Agreements between Indigenous communities and companies that aim to outline parameters of development but often result in ineffective or inequitable benefits for Indigenous peoples.

Heteropatriarchy

A social system that privileges heterosexual men and perpetuates norms that marginalize women and LGBTQ+ individuals.