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Offline Paul123

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Squaw
« on: March 24, 2010, 10:49:07 pm »
Does anyone know the origin and history of the word squaw?
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Offline Ric_Richardson

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Re: Squaw
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010, 01:42:34 am »
Tansi;

This is a bastardization of the Nehiyaw (Cree) word for woman, Esquew.  I am not sure if other languages had similar Respectful terms for woman, but it was always my understanding that this term was meant to belittle our language and our Respect for Women.
Ric
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Offline Paul123

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Re: Squaw
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2010, 09:31:19 am »
Thanks. What time frame did this begin to be used?
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Offline Ric_Richardson

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Re: Squaw
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2010, 02:24:16 pm »
I do not know when this began to be used.  Sorry!
Ric
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