Polynesia

clam on the sea bed and dove for it. In excitement they jumbled the words and, on their return to the surface, again began chanting, “we shall tattoo the men, not the women”(A.R.). Anders Ryman, a freelance journalist, writes, “there are places in Polynesia...where tattooing is undergoing a revival, but only in Samoa has the tradition remained unbroken over the years,” (Ryman). The tradition of the tatau is an enormous part of Samoa’s culture and has stayed active for a number of years. The…

Reciprocity constitutes a major exchange system in every society. Reciprocal exchange involves the transfer of goods and services between two people or groups based on role obligations. Birthday and holiday gift giving is a fine example of reciprocity, as during these occasions, we exchange goods not because we necessarily need or want them, but because we are expected to do so as part of our status and role. If we fail in our reciprocal obligations, we signal an unwillingness to continue the…

tattoo originates from the Polynesian word “ta” which means striking something, as well as the Tahitian word “tatau” which means “to mark something”. Contemporary tattooing has evolved from a practice that was initially imported from the islands of Polynesia and later transformed into a form of working-class folk art. Tattooing is a centuries old art form with various styles, purposes, and applications. Each style has fundamentals that contribute to the distinctive appearance of its tattoo.…

Andre Freire 1. The Pacific Coast Migration Model theory states that hunters and gatherers traveled in boats along the Pacific Coast line and into the Americas. This theory can neither be totally confirmed nor denied because of the rise in sea level and therefore lack of evidence. Although there is no definite proof of this model, seafaring cultures found in the Pacific Rim support that people may have traveled from Asia into the Americas by boat. Another theory on the population of…

Anthropologists use the word “Big Man” to describe the style of leadership in the Melanesian leadership system. The Big Man system is a complex style of leadership which is practice Melanesian countries such as Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu. This easy will further discuss the advantages and disadvantage associated with the Big Man leadership system. The Big Man system is a complex and unique leadership system that thrives in the Melanesian society. The Big Man is a traditional…

As I went to bid farewell to my parents they asked me, “What is your plan?” To which I responded, “I don’t have a plan, I am just going to work things out.” They tried to persuade me that I shouldn’t leave, but I was adamant that I needed to start a new chapter in my life. “Why do you want to go backwards?” was a question they both asked me, and one I couldn’t answer. I had already made up my mind. By choice I left behind a life of comfort with only a backpack and a suitcase. It was…

According to the textbook, “Human Sexuality,” by Sayad and Yarber, mass media helps to shape views on sexuality. The depiction of sexuality in media helps viewers create their own understanding of sexuality, but it can be very narrow because it can be argued that there is a lack of representation of other sexualities. Television is claimed to be where adolescents gain most of their knowledge of sexuality. However, it does not portray sexuality in reality, but presents various stereotypes and…

these developments includes a large acceptance of Christianity with most people becoming Methodist. For the most part this was the largest Western influence the country has ever known compared to the rest of the Polynesian islands. At this point, Polynesia had lost much of its culture because of the influence of…

Bonjour Monsieur, et mes amis. Aujourd’hui, je veux vous présenter: La France. Can you guess what language i was speaking? That’s right! French. Today, I will mentioning the three aspects that France is most acclaimed for: Food, Language, and Fashion. But let me begin with some basic history. Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of angry men? It is the music of the people who will never be slaves again! Does this sound familiar? Yes, it is from the movie that is a global sensation: Les…

William Dwyer 4/5/17 ENG 102-CAI Writing Project 2 American Food Taboo’s: Cetacean Delight Why do Americans avoid cannibalism? Cannibalism, just like many foods, is a food taboo. Food is an essential part of everyone’s lives. It gives us the energy and nutrients to Grow and develop, be healthy and active. We are united as human beings in our need to sustain ourselves, the question of what and how to eat has confronted every person across time, and has shaped our culture and what is allowed…