Decolonization

 

I. Characteristics of Pacific Decolonization

         A. Òthe Pacific wayÓ

         B. developing a constitution

                  1. two models: elitist & representative

                  2. constitutional features

                           a) written

                           b) democratic & Christian

                           c) national identity

                           d) culture & tradition

                           e) fundamental rights

         C. problems in decolonizing

                  1. citizenship

                  2. land

                  3. customs

                  4. power

         D. not all areas decolonized

                  1. America controls

                           a) Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa

                           b) Micronesia (Compact of Free Association)

                  2. France controls

                           a) French Polynesia

                           b) New Caledonia

                           c) Wallis & Futuna

                  3. New Zealand controls

                           a) Tokelau

                           b) Maori of Aotearoa

                  4. Indonesia controls Irian Jaya (or West Papua)

II. Characteristics of Modern Societies

         A. Politics

                  1. international

                  2. local nepotism

         B. Society

                  1. migration

                  2. remittance

         C. Economy

                  1. foreign aid

                  2. 200 mile exclusive economic zone

         D. Regionalism

                  1. South Pacific Forum

                  2. University of the South Pacific

III. Continuity & Change

         A. cultural change

         B. impact of tourism

 

 

 

Think/Write Question

Do you think Òthe Pacific wayÓ actually hinders political and economic development?

 

Considering the sovereignty movement and cultural identity, how do you think the experiences of the Native Hawaiians compare to other Pacific islanders?