How does the intergenerational trauma, caused by the Canadian Residential School System, impacts the descendants of survivors and how do they recuperate from it? I firstly represent the Canadian Residential School System and its impact on survivors. Followed by the explanation of the term “intergenerational trauma”, I draw the connections between the ongoing trauma and RSS. In the main body, the multifaceted impacts on descendants are described. Afterwards, I depict selected aspects of recuperation from the intergenerational trauma. In the outlook, I give personal and self-generate suggestions and critics on the impacts as well as recuperation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Residential Schools in Canada
- Impacts on Survivors
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma Caused by the Residential School System
- Negative Impacts on Descendants of Residential School Survivors
- Family Impacts
- Psychological Impacts
- Cultural Impacts
- Economical and Social Impacts
- Recuperation from the Intergenerational Trauma
- Outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to explore the long-lasting impact of Canada's Residential School system on both survivors and their descendants. It investigates the phenomenon of intergenerational trauma and its multifaceted consequences.
- The history of residential schools in Canada and their devastating impact on Indigenous survivors.
- The concept of intergenerational trauma and its transmission through generations.
- The specific ways in which intergenerational trauma manifests in the descendants of residential school survivors.
- The challenges and opportunities for healing and recuperation from intergenerational trauma.
- The ongoing need for understanding and addressing the legacy of the residential school system.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the intergenerational impact of Canada's residential school system and its lasting consequences for Indigenous communities. It also outlines the research question and the structure of the term paper.
- Residential Schools in Canada: This chapter delves into the history of residential schools, outlining their purpose, structure, and the devastating impact on Indigenous children. The chapter highlights the systemic nature of the abuse and neglect that took place within these institutions.
- Impacts on Survivors: This chapter focuses on the immediate and long-term consequences of residential school experiences for Indigenous survivors. It describes the loss of culture, language, and family connections, as well as the psychological and physical scars inflicted by the system.
- Intergenerational Trauma Caused by the Residential School System: This chapter explores the concept of intergenerational trauma, explaining how the trauma experienced by survivors can be transmitted to their descendants. It discusses the various mechanisms through which this transmission takes place.
- Negative Impacts on Descendants of Residential School Survivors: This chapter examines the multidimensional effects of intergenerational trauma on the descendants of survivors. It delves into the specific ways in which trauma manifests in family dynamics, psychological well-being, cultural identity, and socioeconomic outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this work include: residential schools, intergenerational trauma, Indigenous communities, cultural genocide, assimilation, healing, resilience, and recuperation.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Lisann Schwartz (Autor:in), 2022, Canada's Residential School System. Intergenerational Trauma and the Recuperation from It, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1257172
