Assignment task:
Summarize this statement in a paragraph The first part of the argument is that popular culture and media often misrepresent the relationship between natives and colonizers. This is supported by examples of movies that portray natives as "savage" and Europeans as "civilized". The author also cites Greg Grewell's analysis of Star Trek: First Contact as an example of how this theme is portrayed in popular culture. This part of the argument is logically sound, as it provides evidence to support the claim. The second part of the argument is that there is a misconception that natives did not experience the same harshness as African Americans. The author admits that they were not aware of this until taking the course, suggesting that this misconception is widespread. They then provide examples of how movies "water down" the theme of enslavement, further supporting the claim. This part of the argument is also logically sound, as it provides evidence to support the claim. The conclusion of the argument is that these misconceptions are due to representation in media. This is a logical conclusion based on the evidence provided. However, it does assume that media is the primary source of these misconceptions, which may not be the case. Other factors, such as education and societal attitudes, could also contribute to these misconceptions.