Crisis in paradise : family violence in Samoan communities
Sumeo, K.S.
Crisis in paradise : family violence in Samoan communities Sumeo, K.S. - Honolulu University of Hawaii Press 2007
In Culbertson, P. & Agee, M. N. (2007) Penina uliuli: contemporary challenges in mental health for Pacific Peoples. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, pp. 196-206
This essay looks at child abuse and domestic violence within Samoan communities. The essay is aimed at those who work with Samoan families. The author draws largely on studies based in Samoa, but also those from other Pacific nations including Australia and New Zealand. The essay examines physical abuse in the context of religion and parenting practice in Samoan communities, and discusses how sexual and domestic violence are perceived and responded to, both in communities in Samoa and in Australasia. The author also considers the impact of a changing culture on these issues.
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9780824832247
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
DISCIPLINE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FAMILIES
PARENTING
PHYSICAL ABUSE
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
PACIFIC PEOPLES
PASIFIKA
SAMOAN PEOPLE
CHILD ABUSE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SAMOA
PACIFIC
Crisis in paradise : family violence in Samoan communities Sumeo, K.S. - Honolulu University of Hawaii Press 2007
In Culbertson, P. & Agee, M. N. (2007) Penina uliuli: contemporary challenges in mental health for Pacific Peoples. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, pp. 196-206
This essay looks at child abuse and domestic violence within Samoan communities. The essay is aimed at those who work with Samoan families. The author draws largely on studies based in Samoa, but also those from other Pacific nations including Australia and New Zealand. The essay examines physical abuse in the context of religion and parenting practice in Samoan communities, and discusses how sexual and domestic violence are perceived and responded to, both in communities in Samoa and in Australasia. The author also considers the impact of a changing culture on these issues.
us
9780824832247
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
DISCIPLINE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FAMILIES
PARENTING
PHYSICAL ABUSE
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
PACIFIC PEOPLES
PASIFIKA
SAMOAN PEOPLE
CHILD ABUSE
AUSTRALIA
NEW ZEALAND
SAMOA
PACIFIC