“The Forgotten People:” Analyzing the Invisible, Intersectional Discrimination Against Metis Women

Authors

  • Yifan Jia Appleby College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i3.4570

Keywords:

Metis, Racism, Sexism, Discrimination, Colonialism, Social Invisibility, Indigenous Peoples, Canada, Social Justice

Abstract

The Metis is a group of indigenous peoples in Canada. Having experienced centuries of injustices, beginning with colonialism dating back to the 16th century, culminating with military defeats in the 1800s and the establishment of residential schools, and continuing with structural injustices in the 21st century, Metis people have long been, and continue to be marginalized and made invisible in the Canadian society. In particular, Metis women born between 1997 and 2012 face intersectional discrimination based on not only race, but also a multitude of identity factors, including gender, age, geographical location, health, sexual orientation, and lateral violence from First Nations peoples. The multilayered oppression against young Metis women is made invisible to mainstream society, which can be explained by several theories, including color-blind racism, collective shame, lack of understanding of intersectionality, and Mauvaise foi (bad faith). To address the invisible, intersectional discrimination against young Metis women, several suggestions and possibilities could be considered. These include amending the education system, fostering group affiliation, bringing structural changes to federal policies and funding system, and cooperating with other indigenous nations such as First Nations and Inuit to constitute a stronger social power. 

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08-31-2023

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Jia, Y. (2023). “The Forgotten People:” Analyzing the Invisible, Intersectional Discrimination Against Metis Women. Journal of Student Research, 12(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i3.4570

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