Wherever we go in the world, I always wonder about the native belief regarding the women in society. Were women regarded as equal, lesser, or greater than men? How or if they were treated differently than men? These two questions are always something I was curious about in a new place. Hawaii was no different. The women of Hawaii were unique in their strength and they protected their people in the only ways they could.
Before the European invasion, Hawaiian women were kept separate from men. Men and women were not allowed to eat together, or even eat the same food. Women weren't supposed to eat pork or bananas because it was the food of the gods, but men were. That makes me think that women were treated like lesser beings than men. While men fought wars to protect their land, the women taught the next generation how to survive in this world. The jobs of both men and women are of equal importance, the men protect the lives of their people in the present while the women taught the future people how to protect their culture and survive.
One of the most important woman in the history of Hawaii was the Queen Liliuokalani. She was the last queen of Hawaii and the annexation of Hawaii followed her dethroning in 1893. Although she only ruled from 1891 to 1893 Queen Liliuokalani dedicated her life to the independence of Hawaii and the protection of her people. she worked to please the people of Hawaii by looking out for their happiness and independence. I think that it is great that the woman's place in society can change from not being able to eat the same foods as men to ruling them.
The women of Hawaii worked hard to protect their people and keep the Hawaiian culture alive. As heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Princess Victoria Ka'iulani visited the United States to help restore the Kingdom of Hawaii. Although
she was reluctant to participate in politics, in 1893 she made many speeches and public
appearances denouncing the overthrow of her government and the injustice
toward her people. They taught the next generation and fought for the preservation of their culture, beliefs and lives of their people. Bye
By Kayley Sienna Rolph
Before the European invasion, Hawaiian women were kept separate from men. Men and women were not allowed to eat together, or even eat the same food. Women weren't supposed to eat pork or bananas because it was the food of the gods, but men were. That makes me think that women were treated like lesser beings than men. While men fought wars to protect their land, the women taught the next generation how to survive in this world. The jobs of both men and women are of equal importance, the men protect the lives of their people in the present while the women taught the future people how to protect their culture and survive.
One of the most important woman in the history of Hawaii was the Queen Liliuokalani. She was the last queen of Hawaii and the annexation of Hawaii followed her dethroning in 1893. Although she only ruled from 1891 to 1893 Queen Liliuokalani dedicated her life to the independence of Hawaii and the protection of her people. she worked to please the people of Hawaii by looking out for their happiness and independence. I think that it is great that the woman's place in society can change from not being able to eat the same foods as men to ruling them.
By Kayley Sienna Rolph
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