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In search of the Friendly Islands Kalafi Moala

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: [Auckland], N.Z. : Pacific Media Centre, c2009; Kealakekua, Hawaii : Pasifika Foundation Press ;Description: 148 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780982351109 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • in search of the Friendly Islands
  • Tonga
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 301.099612
Summary: This book explores the political, cultural and social issues facing Tonga and Tongans living abroad in Australia, New Zealand the United States. One such issue is the normalisation of violence in Tongan society, both within society generally and in families and kin groups. Chapter three describes the prevalence of intimate partner violence, violence used in disciplining children and violence used in response to shaming actions by relatives. The author discusses the underreporting of family violence, the role of alcohol abuse in family violence and lack of an effective response from community leaders. Considering Tonga's issues generally, the author considers change can only come about through social reconstruction based on justice, good governance and spiritual leadership.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Barcode
Book Book Vine library TRO 301.099612 MOA 2009 Missing A00672858B

Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-147).

This book explores the political, cultural and social issues facing Tonga and Tongans living abroad in Australia, New Zealand the United States. One such issue is the normalisation of violence in Tongan society, both within society generally and in families and kin groups. Chapter three describes the prevalence of intimate partner violence, violence used in disciplining children and violence used in response to shaming actions by relatives. The author discusses the underreporting of family violence, the role of alcohol abuse in family violence and lack of an effective response from community leaders. Considering Tonga's issues generally, the author considers change can only come about through social reconstruction based on justice, good governance and spiritual leadership.

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