Unit 2 Research Proposal

1. The literature explored the premise of the continued and active marginalization of Native American tribes and nations. I find it interesting that there is a definite and demonstrable methodology where Indian Country has historically received little support in all matters of modern technology and infrastructure. This has been found to be a major limitation to the people within reservation boundaries, and has had a definite negative effect in every area of life from emergency services and schooling to tribal government functions. I think Duarte is spot-on in her overall assessment regarding sovereignty and it's relation to a lack of access to modernization across the board. 2. I would like to see if there are other demonstrable disparities where broadband access is concerned around the country, looking particularly at the ethnic demographics and also per capita income of these communities vs. surrounding areas that may have higher incidences of broadband access. 3. I will seek out various maps, diagrams, and articles that demonstrate any possible correlations that there may be. I'll use these materials to construct visual overlays and present an appropriate infographic.