Lecture 9 - Pacific Cultural And Belief Systems Flashcards
1
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Outline pacific value of respect
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Teu le va
Refers to samoan practices of values and believes, to ensure respect and polite communication in any context.
Practice of Tea le va is to value, cherish, nurture, and take care of the space/relationship.
2
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Outline pacific values of service
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Obligation of care between individuals an groups
Contribution and responsibility
3
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Outline pacific values of collectivism
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Reflects the way pacific people see the world
4
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Outline the pacific values of family
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Brings identity and belonging.
Is not understood as the nuclear family, but as the extended family
5
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Outline the pacific values of spirituality
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The cornerstone of traditional values and cultures.
Includes spiritual and religious practices.
