violence in the family
Increases in Violence among the Tahitians
Like most of the other societies described in this website, the designation of the Tahitians as “peaceful” rests on careful analysis by a qualified anthropologist. Robert Levy convincingly provided detailed analyses of conditions on the ground in a particular time and place—the Society Islands in the 1960s. But how have social and cultural conditions changed […]
The Rise of Domestic Abuse in French Polynesia
Violence in the home is a worldwide issue, especially for people concerned about developing more peaceful societies. Thus, a report last week on the rise of domestic abuse among the Tahitians suggests the value of a review of the history and cultural values which inhibit such violence. Or at least, which used to inhibit it. […]
Winnipeg Conference on Violence against Indigenous Women
A recent conference focusing on missing or murdered indigenous women and girls held in Winnipeg sought to stem the violence perpetrated against Inuit females. The round table meeting, held February 24 – 26, included government and Inuit leaders plus the families of victims. Participants spoke about the importance of finding resources that would end the […]
Violence against Inuit Women
A support group has launched a campaign to foster awareness and actions that will help Inuit women who suffer from violence within their families. Nunatsiaq Online, reporting on the story early last week, indicated that the focus of the new program is to involve other people—bystanders, office colleagues, neighbors—in suspected cases of violence. Pauktuutit Inuit Women […]
Alcohol Abuse and Violence in Nunavut
Can an overabundance of alcohol prompt people to commit acts of violence? Can it make a society more violent? The Inuit of Nunavut seem to feel it can and they have been testifying about it recently to a territorial investigative commission. The Nunavut Liquor Act review task force heard testimony in the territorial capital of […]
