My research partner and I are documenting traditional Pacific gender practices but she wants to keep certain ceremonial knowledge restricted while I think broader sharing could help young Pacific people understand their heritage. We're both trying to honor our ancestors but we see our responsibilities differently.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two collaborators must navigate competing values of cultural protection and knowledge sharing when documenting traditional practices.
“Where Are You with Pacific gender diversity?”
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