Whale Rider - Role of women

Question 1

What quotes shows patriarcal society in whale rider?

Answer 1

“the mantle of prestige fell from eldest son to eldest son”-“Just the men, he added, because men were sacred”

Question 2

What relationship shows the role of women in Maori culture?

Answer 2

Koro + Kahu - Kahu goes against traditional role and Koro attemps to put her in her place

Question 3

What quote shows seperation between men and women?| fishing + speaking

Answer 3

“fishing was sacred and women therefore did not go out with the men”
“women weren’t supposed to stand up and speak on sacred ground.”

Question 4

Which 2 female characters advocate for quality between genders?

Answer 4

Nani and Kahu

Question 5

What quotes imply being a girl is frowned upon?

Answer 5

“‘It’s not paka’s fault, Nani’, she said, ‘that I’m a girl’”
“Sometimes I wish I wasn’t a girl”

Question 6

What quote suggests sexism and unfair disadvantages for women?

Answer 6

“Koro says its a waste of time for a girl to go”(talking about university)