Gender roles have changed and so has respect and power. It is believed that in ancient times men did not have sovereignty over women. Gender-based violence is also believed to have played a role in colonization. This was the reason for the relationship that existed between gender violence and colonization, as attacks against indigenous women are attacks on native sovereignty in general. The text emphasizes that the fight for sovereignty should go hand in hand with the fight against sexual violence. Harper, on the other hand, believes that sexual and domestic violence are types of federal crimes and should be dealt with in accordance with established laws. It also says that these crimes should not be treated as actions that occur due to influences on the part of