Ka Waimaka Lehua: Menstruation Through A Hawaiian Epistemology
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2018-05
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Within Western patriarchal discourse, menstruation has been stigmatized to be defiled, gross, and lewd. However, menstruation in a Hawaiian epistemology is sacred and should be fostered within the modern ʻohana Hawaiʻi. To promote Hawaiian well-being, this thesis explores the Hawaiian epistemology of menstruation, blood, and the purpose, function, and meaning of the hale peʻa: menstrual house. This thesis contextualizes menstruation through a Hawaiian epistemology and outlines the importance and difference of said epistemology to dominant Western patriarchal discourse on this subject. This thesis analyzes the literature and discourse of both Hawaiian language and English language primary and secondary resources. The research for this thesis also includes a focus group with a ‘ohana Hawaiʻi who conduct their own menarche ceremony. The findings of this research will inform families and young women on traditions and practices, both new and old, that may be utilized to honor and care for menstruation.
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Menstruation, Ethnoscience, Hawaiian epistemology, Hale peʻa, Waimaka lehua
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Hawaii
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