Commentary: 'Our reflections on identity, gender and transforming action': a lesson from place
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Article Title | Commentary: 'Our reflections on identity, gender and transforming action': a lesson from place |
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ERA Journal ID | 201240 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fredericks, Bronwyn (Author), Walker, Melissa (Author), Peacock, Christine (Author), Duthie, Debbie (Author) and Best, Odette (Author) |
Journal Title | MAI Journal |
Journal Citation | 1 (1), pp. 76-85 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | New Zealand |
ISSN | 2230-6862 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.journal.mai.ac.nz/journal/mai-journal-2012-volume-1-issue-1 |
Abstract | This paper explores the cultural interplay between Indigenous women from one geographic locality being on and within the locality of the women of another locality – in this case, Whakatāne, Aotearoa. The authors consider identity, gender and place within the processes of transformation and decolonisation. They argue that women need to be involved in ways that restore their power as women and ensure their rightful place. The authors draw on the female ancestor Wairaka and her courage to argue that Indigenous women need to respond, change and adapt to the places in which they live. They argue that decolonisation needs to include action and possibilities for Māori and Indigenous Australian women. |
Keywords | indigenous; Australia; Maori; Aotearoa; women; place Whakatane |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 450199. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language and history not elsewhere classified |
451199. Ngā tāngata, te porihanga me ngā hapori o te Māori kāore anō kia whakarōpūtia i wāhi kē (Māori peoples, society and community not elsewhere classified) | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q385x/commentary-our-reflections-on-identity-gender-and-transforming-action-a-lesson-from-place
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