Indigenous Hawaiian Society and Cultural Revival: A Sociological Perspective
Introduction The history of Indigenous Hawaiian society is a story of resilience, adaptation, and cultural survival. Native Hawaiians, known as Kanaka Maoli, developed a sophisticated social system long before Western contact. Their society was deeply connected to the land, ocean, spirituality, and communal values. However, colonization, missionary influence, land dispossession, and political annexation profoundly transformed … Read more