essay

Change and continuity

kiribati: a changing atoll culture[Suva, Fiji] • Published In 1985 • Pages: 181-193

By: Taboki, Nakibae.

Abstract
This document addresses changes that have occurred in in core Kiribati cultural values since independence in 1979. The author begins by differentiating between enduring traditional values—such as family, communality, and local identity—and newly adopted national goals. The latter includes the pursuit of private gain by taking advantage of expanding educational programs and emerging economic opportunities, often involving migration to towns. The central theme is that the contradiction between these two forces remains unresolved. Both outmigration and profit from commercial crops, notably copra, tend to weaken families ties. Still, Kiribati’s modernization goals are severely limited by its porous soils and vulnerability to cyclical droughts. For maps, glossary, and bibliography see Mason (1985).
Subjects
Ethos
Cultural goals
Economic planning and development
Household
Family relationships
Community structure
Public structures
Community councils
Activities of the aged
Status and treatment of the aged
Gender status
Status of adolescents
Educational theory and methods
External relations
Labor supply and employment
Towns
Acculturation and culture contact
culture
Kiribati
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Educator
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
Field Date
1982-1985
Coverage Date
1982-1985
Coverage Place
Republic of Kiribati
Notes
Nakibae Tabokai ; photographs by Tony Whincup
LCCN
86214124
LCSH
Kiribati--Social life and customs
Kiribati--Social conditions