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*The women's empowerment has been a relatively new concept in the European westernised culture. People failed to realise that Women had been valued members in the Samoan society and culture from way back in ancient times. In fact, the first person to hold all four highest chiefly titles that represented the whole island of Upolu, was a woman. Salamasina was called the **_"Tafa'ifa"_** who had held the four kingship titles that encompassed the traditional political power of the time on all four corners of the island of Upolu. And she, was the only one who managed to hold all four titles until she died - an event that led to the civil wars and social chaos that costed many lives. Salamasina was bestowed with these four _king_ship chiefly titles that were won through wars, led by yet again, a female warrior by the name of Nafanua. The names of these Four Titles were the Tuiatua, Tuiaana, Vaetamasoalii, and the Gatoaitele. The older son of Salamasina, Fonoti was the second Tafa'ifa, and the last one to hold all four titles in history. When I was working in the public sector in Samoa back in the 80's, the UNFPA was launching a campaign for the institutionalising of women empowerment in the government structure. This eventually led to the inception of the Dept of Women's Affairs, however it amused me no end that at the time many viewed Samoan women as having no power in the Samoan society - a mis-perceived claim to justifying the establishment of a structure within the Samoan governmen. This was and is a gross fallacy! "E au le inailau a Tina" and the History of the Tatau depicted the power and value of the Samoan women within the Samoan society!!! The path to authority is service to family, village, church, district and Samoa. Getting there requires commitment, kindness and perseverance. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY TITLED LADIES.*

@lynicefesolai05

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insights. As I prepare my presentation titled 'The Influence of Samoan Women in Decision Making in Samoa,' your contribution has broadened my perspective on the significant roles that women play not only in families, villages, and churches but also in the government. The efforts and sacrifices of Samoan women often go unrecognized. Emphasizing the importance of nationalism, it becomes crucial to ensure equal rights for both women and men. The video we watched was particularly enlightening, especially when the mother expressed her disagreement with the notion that Samoan women should be barred from holding matai titles, highlighting this as a form of discrimination against Samoan women.

@ropativ7483

8 ай бұрын

@@lynicefesolai05 Wishing you well with your presentation and studies. May I recommend the following references which could help contribute more to your paper: _"Promising future for women’s political participation in Samoa"_ by the UNDP and the Research Finding on _"Gender Equality Brief for Samoa"_ by the UN Women Coordination Unit. All the best!!!

This my dads village ..Pasina AFELE family..thanks for sharing fams ..can’t wait to get mines soon 👍🥰😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is the best way to make money for the family village church, more matai chief more money and service in the village and faalavelave God bless 🙏🙏🙏

@MusMasi

Жыл бұрын

i like the order you place that in, it should be in that order, family first, then village, then church.

Amazing 💖💖💖love our culture 🙏🙏🙏

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It is time for the Logic of love; mothers love. The logic of power brought by men historically bring cycles of conflict to the detriment of the families, nation and world. Matai for women is fine. If they are worthy and know how to attend the higher purpose of the "aiga lau tele" ma le nu'u.

E matagofie see nu'u ae matai see tamaita'i. Manaia le vaai atu leai see mea e gase Ile nu'u lelei,,,, GB you all. John. 10. 29. 30. John 5. 24.

O le fesili, e tusa ea ma a’o a’oaoga ale Tusi Paia. A’o le aganuu ma agaifanua a Samoa e tautua e le tamatane lona tuafafine ole i’o i mata ole feagaiga a tamatane. E tautua ea e tuafafine o la tou tuagane! Oute talitonu e le ose fa’iiloga tagata lea tulaga. O Iesu e le Racist. Ua tofu lava le tagata ma lona aoga. Ao a upu ole Afioga a Le Atua , o ai l😊e ulu ole aiga?

Beautiful video. I love the Samoan culture but, I think this women being matai has been brought up because of palagi ways invading the Fa’asamoa. The children need their mothers to be mothers, they cannot attend to their children if they’re too busy with matai responsibilities. I always feel replacing the Samoan way for more money leads to corruption. While I love my Samoan sisters, I think it’s a big mistake. Please don’t be offended ladies but, someone needs to be the tender and caring one in the relationship. Remember women’s place in the household according to the Bible. It’s not ego thing…. God gave all of us our place in the family. Alofa to you all ❤

@f.a.6503

Жыл бұрын

I think not, Dennis! The Fa'asamoa way has evolved over the years and this includes more opportunities for the female gender to be given a voice in decisions that affect their village and aiga. Women have been managing households, tending to their children and spouse/partner, and some also hold down a full-time job too. I have a lot of women in my family who are matais and still have the time to provide tender loving care to their family. Taking on a matai title comes with various responsibilities for both women and men, but at least women now have the option of being a matai for her village.

@creatorsjourney6286

Жыл бұрын

@@f.a.6503 unfortunately women that seem to seek that title are only seeking it to tell men what to do and is all about emotions not rational decisions. A woman has more influence on the villages when they support their husbands and act behind the scenes. What you are looking for is for attention and that’s not what the Matai system is for. To change this way is to become more like palagis than the traditional Samoan way. The children today are suffering a lot more today because of the lack of parenting at home. Women should be more concerned about loving their children more and showing them the Fa’asamoa and self worthiness. My wife is a daughter of the late High Chief Tulafono Solia Moetului and agrees with me. I am only as strong and as wise as I am because my wife supports me. Do not ruin the culture by seeking positions that belong to men. The traditional siva is being lost and just used as a tourist attraction and is no longer valued as it should. These kind of changes bring out concequences no matter how well intended. I see this in America… and the country is being destroyed.

@seugagogoendemann4109

Жыл бұрын

Women being matai is not new brother. A tatou tilotilo i talafaasolopito o le atunuu na matai mai lava tamaita’i ma tinā i aso anamua a o le’i taunuu misionare. Also only two women in the history of Samoa held the 4 Pāpā titles of Samoa, Salamasina and Nafanua.

@creatorsjourney6286

Жыл бұрын

@@seugagogoendemann4109 what is the real reason that some villages do not agree to it. The Fa’asamoa is based on family, matai and God above else. If this is true, then the model should be followed after the Bible… unless some people are talking about a different god. I have family and friends who are female and hold chief titles but the fact that females run too much on emotions makes them not fit for it. Just because something has been happening for a a while now, it doesn’t make it right. I feel if the household does not have a father or husband, a woman could take the title but, many won’t even accept that. What I think needs to be address is, equality for speech. If you are a responsible adult and provide for your family, you should be able to speak. Many men without title cannot speak either and that is tradition.

@MusMasi

Жыл бұрын

Palagi ways? Like Christianity?