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Even in the midst of its resurgence as a vital tradition, many sociologists have viewed the current form of the powwow, a ceremonial gathering of native Americans, as a sign that tribal culture is in decline. ███

Sociologists' Argument · Tribal culture is in decline

Sociologists' Argument · Intertribal movement will erode dissolve tribes and result in broader assimilation into mainstream American culture

Sociologists' Argument · Pan-Indian Theory

Sociologists believe that greater intertribal activity, greater urbanization, and increasing politicization result in greater intertribalism.

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Concession · Intertribalism has been increasing

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Critique (of Sociologists) · But unique tribal traditions have been increasingly revitalized as well

Examples · Revival of the Sun Dance; of traditional societies

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Critique (of Sociologists) · The change is more complex than just intertribalism and assimilation

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Critique · of Pan-Indian theory's assumption

The sociologists' theory assumes that minority culture will succumb to majority culture upon contact. But there's no evidence that's true.

Concession · It's true that intertribal activities are important now

For example, intertribal dances; intertribal speeches (delivered in English).

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Critique · But that misses the point

Culture borrowing has always happened. What's important is that tribes are consciously making efforts to distinguish themselves.

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Main Point · Tribalism is still very powerful

Intertribalism doesn't threaten tribalism. It reinforces native American identity along a broader front.

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Critique or debate

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This is an example of suppression of a tribal practice. That is not an example of intertribalism.

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This is an example of intertribalism. One tribe is borrowing the cultural practices (e.g., language) of another tribe.

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This is an example of tribalism, not intertribalism, since it involves only one tribe.

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This is an example of the abandonment of tribalism, not intertribalism.

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This is an example of tribalism, not intertribalism, since it involves only one tribe.

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