| Acknowledgements | 第3-4页 |
| Abstract | 第4页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-7页 |
| Introduction | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter 1 Literature Review | 第10-17页 |
| 1.1 Application of Constructivism in Ethnic Studies | 第10-14页 |
| 1.2 The Factor of Interests in Identity Construction | 第14-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Interests,Ethnic Identity and Recognition | 第17-24页 |
| 2.1 Definition and Different Types of Interests | 第17-19页 |
| 2.2 Definition and Symbols of Ethnic Identity | 第19-20页 |
| 2.3 Self Awareness and Federal Recognition | 第20-24页 |
| Chapter 3 Mutual Effects of Interests and Ethnic Identity | 第24-41页 |
| 3.1 The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's Protest | 第24-30页 |
| 3.1.1 The Protest against the Project of the Dakota Access Pipeline | 第24-27页 |
| 3.1.2 Interests and Ethnic Factors behind the Victory | 第27-30页 |
| 3.2 Identity and Federal Recognition in Mashpee | 第30-33页 |
| 3.2.1 The Mashpee Trial | 第30-31页 |
| 3.2.2 Ethnic Identity Stimulated by Interests | 第31-33页 |
| 3.3 Mutually Reinforcing Effects | 第33-37页 |
| 3.4 Adverse Effects | 第37-41页 |
| 3.4.1 Inappropriate Recognition and Categorization of Ethnic Groups | 第37-39页 |
| 3.4.2 Disputes Triggered by Mismanagement of Interests | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter 4 Further Reflections on the Ethnic Issues | 第41-58页 |
| 4.1 Similar Conditions in Indian Tribes | 第41-47页 |
| 4.2 Potential Problems | 第47-53页 |
| 4.3 Suggestions on the Resolution of Ethnic Problems | 第53-58页 |
| Conclusion | 第58-60页 |
| Bibliography | 第60-65页 |
| 附件 | 第65页 |
