Social movements are collective efforts to promote or resist societal changes. Movements can be organized or unorganized, peaceful or violent. Unlike institutions, social movements have uncertain life and lack institutional status
Dakota are two main subcultures of Sioux people. Divided into Eastern Dakota (Santee) and Western Dakota (Yankton-Yanktonai). Dakota language is Mississippi Valley Siouan, mutually intelligible with Lakota
Born in Palestine, Texas in 1883, graduated from Southwestern University in 1902. Converted to Methodism despite father's opposition. Married Roger Post Ames, who died in 1914 from blackwater fever
Social movements are loosely organized groups seeking social or political change. They empower oppressed populations to challenge powerful elites. Movements can be peaceful (nonviolent) or violent (armed). They often use technology and internet for global mobilization
Black hair is determined by MC1R gene, producing melanocortin protein. African-American hair is typically curly with high density. Hair follicles' shape affects curly texture and thickness
Intersectional feminism focuses on how systems of oppression impact people differently based on race, class, ability, sexuality. Term "intersectionality" was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989. Crenshaw analyzed DeGraffenreid v. GM case to explain Black women's discrimination