Indigenous women -- Education -- North America, Indigenous peoples -- Education -- North America, Indigenous women -- Education, Indigenous women, Women's Studies, Racism, Child abuse, Substance Abuse 

"Sisters in the Blood: The Education of Women in Native America is the first in-depth study to examine the social environment of education and its complex role in the lives of young women within reservation communities. Through research and interviews with nearly 1,000 women, scholar Ardy Bowker investigates this situation from the perspectives of Native women - their culture, their lives, and their struggles. Bowker's investigation shatters many established stereotypes about Native American women. As a result of this journey we arrive at a new understanding of the issues confronting all women. A masterful blending of women's voices and an extensive discussion of issues, Sisters in the Blood gives us compelling insights into our educational system and a clear map for the road ahead."--Back cover.