The Hogan and the American Dream
Inspiration, Oppression, and Identity
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The Navajo Hogan
The Navajo Hogan
Being both a simple dwelling, and a treasured cultural tradition, the Navajo Hogan represents the resilience and strength of the Navajo community itself. It is an enduring tradition, spanning across centuries, that has been carefully passed down from generation to generation.
The significance of Hogans is often not realized by outsiders due to the dismissal of Navajo values of success in favor of more materialistic values, reflective of mainstream American culture.Â
Examining the general history, construction, and cultural symbolism of Hogans develops deeper insight into what it means to be American and how the American Dream can both inspire and oppress individuals within a broader national identity.
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