Journal article
Dressing, undressing, and early European contact in Australia and Tahiti
Pacific Studies, Vol.21(3), pp.87-104
1998
Abstract
Dress and presentation of the body serve as important points of reference in cross-cultural transactions but are potentially confusing. Focusing on early encounters between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of Australia and Tahiti, I argue that certain tactics were commonly adopted to facilitate communication across cultures and dress codes. I have categorized these patterns of discourse as exposure, make-overs, and appropriation. While these tactics could assist in developing cross-cultural relationships, they also created their own ambiguities.
Details
- Title
- Dressing, undressing, and early European contact in Australia and Tahiti
- Authors/Creators
- M. Sturma (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Pacific Studies, Vol.21(3), pp.87-104
- Publisher
- Brigham Young University
- Identifiers
- 991005544769707891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Social Inquiry
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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