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Redefining Cherokee Gender Roles
The redefining of gender roles in Cherokee society first occurred in time period between 1776-1835. This period was created by De Soto exploration and subsequent invasion, which was followed by the American Revolution in 1776. The period ended with the signing of Treaty of New Echota in 1835. The purpose of this redefinition was to push European social standards and norms on the Cherokee people. The long lasting effect of these practices reorganized Cherokee forms of government towards a male dominated society which has effected the nation for generations. Mile's identifies white agents as the main culprits in the shifting of Cherokee attitudes toward women’s role in politics and domestic spaces. These "white agents" could be identified as white missionaries and white settlers seeking out "manifest destiny". By the time of removal in the mid-1830s, Cherokee men and women had begun to fulfill different roles and expectations as defined by the "civilization" program promoted by US presidents Washington and Jefferson. This program included anti-black laws and a loss of autonomy outside of the home both of which were enforced by domestic violence. As domestic violence against women was promoted by the pushing of alcohol on men in Cherokee society.