Asked by Dayna james on May 08, 2024

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Chapter 5's reading, "A Mother to a Teacher," is an anonymous letter written by an Indigenous mother to her child's teacher.The letter tries to educate the non-Indigenous teacher about her child's culture, language, way of life, and method of learning.What is the mother's letter an act of resistance to?

A) acclimatization policy
B) assimilation policy
C) acculturation policy
D) affirmation policy

Assimilation Policy

A governmental strategy aimed at encouraging immigrants or minorities to adopt the dominant cultural norms and values of a society.

Letter

A written message from one party to another, often enclosed in an envelope and sent by post.

Act of Resistance

A deliberate action or series of actions undertaken to oppose or defy authority, control, or convention, often in the context of social or political issues.

  • Evaluate the historical and modern struggles that Indigenous communities endure because of colonialism and state policies.
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Isaac OtchereMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The mother's letter is an act of resistance to assimilation policy, which aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and force assimilation into the dominant white culture. The mother is advocating for her child's right to maintain their language, culture, and identity within the school system, which was not traditionally prioritized or respected under assimilation policies.