Tongan men talk when the language (talanoa) and context (faikava) are Tongan

Description:

In Tongan society, Tongan males have the authority, while Tongan females hold the senior ranks in society. Other roles and responsibilities, including father, leader, provider, protector, negotiator, communicator, mentor and so forth, are also expected of Tongan males. Tongan men understand that these roles and responsibilities are to be performed effectively and held in high regard as they rep...

Display date:

2017

Location:

Tonga

Format:

Conference item

Collections:

ResearchCommons@Waikato

Publisher:

The University of Waikato

Content partner:

University of Waikato

Availability:

Not specified