That’s not weird. That’s how functional societies reconcile when they aren’t subjected to endless propaganda and fear mongering.
They got the good ending
I still don’t think the natives got the good deal here
Migration leading to mixed cultures instead of genocide and colonization. Americans: “This is so weird!”
“In this here melting pot, we burn away all our differences until we’re left with only the pure white flame of Christian nationalism.”
I had to put the statement in quotes because while being hyperbole, it’s not too far from how some people think, and I don’t want to be confused with those folks.
Are there actually Amish people in India?
I can’t tell if this is real or not.
American Indians, the term hasn’t died out in the New World quite yet.
Old worlder here. Still calling them Indians. Also actively refusing to use the term towards people of India, bexause we have other words for them (actually two, one similiar to Indian, secons not at all, neither a slur).
Honestly I won’t bother correcting ‘indian’ but I prefer other terms
That’s not weird, that’s how things should be. Working together.
agreed. technically, both are native.
Well no, the Amish were settlers too. They’re just working with the Indians instead of in spite of the Indians.
they were all born there. we need to stop considering ancestors and consider the living.
We can stop when we actually give them the same opportunities and protections white people get. You don’t get to oppress a population for 500 years and then just act like nothing happened.
did the current, living Amish oppress them? did I? did you? who is the “you” in your sentence?
Apparently it’s you, literally.
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I was reading it and genuinely thought it meant South Asian Indian at first
Same. I was getting really curious about this Amish group in India
My native american father in law prefers to call himself an Indian.
From his point of view he wouldn’t call himself a “native american” because he belongs to an actual nation and indigenous people aren’t a homogenous group.
He prefers Indian because it makes white people look bad. Incredibly based
A sentiment I’ve heard a bunch is “oh, so you called us Indians and now you’re uncomfortable with that label? Well fuck you, you don’t get to keep unilaterally changing what’s acceptable. If thinking about colonialism makes you uncomfortable, then great! Start sitting with that discomfort and recognising the crumb of self determination that we express by identifying as Indians. You gave us that label, and it’s ours now.”
So the people trying to make the term more accurate are the same ones that started calling then Indian in the first place? In other words, all white people are the same? That’s one hell of an advanced Reverse UNO
I’m falling into the old person category lately but prefer to stay in the know. What is the proper nomenclature in 2024?
“Indigenous” seems to be acceptable most people. When you know them personally, use their nation or tribal affiliation. Like if your friend was Korean, and you only referred to them as “Asian,” it might feel like you don’t care about the difference.
‘Indian’ is still pretty widespread in the US
Only generationally, as one might expect
anon discovers cultural exchange
That actually sounds awesome
Weird, but hey they ain’t hurting nobody, so meh
Is part of the agreement to trade fashion accessories?
As a father who raised 4 daughters, you try and stop a young woman from wearing jewelry, perfumes, and even makeup. That’s a fight you WILL lose every time.
You should see the dating scene. A young Amish boy holding hands with a young Native walking down a hallway, (or vice versa). It ain’t right I tell you.
isn’t that a part of every agreement
