Hopis and the Counterculture: Traditionalism, Appropriation, and the Birth of a Social Field. By Brian D. Haley.

  • Published In: Western Historical Quarterly, 2025, v. 56, n. 3. P. 272 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Black, Jason Edward 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the dynamics of Indigenous cultural appropriation in North America, focusing on the interactions between the Hopi Nation and countercultural movements from the 1940s to the 1980s. It highlights how non-Native actors appropriated Hopi identities and traditions for their own spiritual practices, exploring the motivations and processes behind this appropriation rather than merely describing the actions. The author emphasizes the concept of a "social field," where mutual interests are negotiated, and discusses the impact of historical movements like Indian Self-Determination and the Red Power movement on these interactions. Overall, the work serves as a critical case study on the mechanisms of Indigenous appropriation and contributes to ongoing discussions about decolonization and Indigeneity. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western Historical Quarterly. 2025/09, Vol. 56, Issue 3, p272
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0043-3810
  • DOI:10.1093/whq/whaf054
  • Accession Number:188503084
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