In this week’s episode, I discuss academic research on the role of the tou‘a - the woman serving kava, and what these studies reveal about women’s experiences inside faikava spaces. I focus on the work of Hilda A. Port, author of the doctoral thesis How Do Evolving Kava-Related Practices Impact the Role of Tongan Women Living in Aotearoa? Her research highlights the realities faced by tou‘a, including the cultural expectations, the vulnerability in certain kava settings, and how evolving...
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In this week’s episode, I discuss academic research on the role of the tou‘a - the woman serving kava, and what these studies reveal about women’s experiences inside faikava spaces. I focus on the work of Hilda A. Port, author of the doctoral thesis How Do Evolving Kava-Related Practices Impact the Role of Tongan Women Living in Aotearoa? Her research highlights the realities faced by tou‘a, including the cultural expectations, the vulnerability in certain kava settings, and how evolving...
Sexualising Women in Kava Sessions, Church Donations, and the #MeToo Movement
Pacific Empowerment
28 minutes
3 months ago
Sexualising Women in Kava Sessions, Church Donations, and the #MeToo Movement
In this powerful episode, we tackle three big topics that are shaping conversations in our Pacific communities. First, we address the growing issue of sexualising women in modern kava sessions - how a respected cultural role is being distorted, and what this means for our traditions and values. Next, we look at church donations: the heart behind giving, what the Bible actually says about generosity, and how manipulation from the pulpit can hurt families and communities. Finally, we dive in...
Pacific Empowerment
In this week’s episode, I discuss academic research on the role of the tou‘a - the woman serving kava, and what these studies reveal about women’s experiences inside faikava spaces. I focus on the work of Hilda A. Port, author of the doctoral thesis How Do Evolving Kava-Related Practices Impact the Role of Tongan Women Living in Aotearoa? Her research highlights the realities faced by tou‘a, including the cultural expectations, the vulnerability in certain kava settings, and how evolving...
