Question

1. in chapter six daunis explains “per capita” to jamie. what is it? why do some tribal members get it? later she says, “auntie says per cap isn’t good or bad. i just kinda amplifies whatever’s going on with a person or family.” what does that mean?

Explanation:

"Per capita" means per person. In a tribal - context, some tribal members might receive per - capita payments (such as from tribal land revenues, settlements, etc.) as a share of collective resources. When Daunis says it "amplifies whatever's going on with a person or family", it means that if a person or family is already in a good financial or social situation, the per - capita money can enhance that positive state. Conversely, if they are in a difficult situation, it can either help improve it or, if misused, exacerbate problems.

Answer:

"Per capita" means per person. Some tribal members get it as their share of collective resources. It amplifies a person's or family's existing situation, whether positive or negative.