LEADER 02580nam 2200325 450 001 9910725035403321 005 20230702060516.0 035 $a(CKB)5470000002600959 035 $a(NjHacI)995470000002600959 035 $a(EXLCZ)995470000002600959 100 $a20230702d2016 uy 0 101 0 $ager 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aSoziale Sicherung im Spannungsfeld gesellschaftlicher Transformation $eEine partizipative Studie in Ku?stendo?rfern der Fidschi-Inseln /$fMichael Fink 210 1$a[Place of publication not identified] :$cUniversita?tsverlag Go?ttingen,$d2016. 215 $a1 online resource 330 $aAs other Pacific Islands Countries, Fiji is shaped by processes of social transformations and global environmental change. This study utilises ethnographic ideals for enhancing cultural and social geographic research in the global south. A participatory in-depth analysis of rural life in three Fijian coastal villages is at the core of this study. This is framed by a historic-political overview of the burden of Fiji's colonial past. Fijian coastal villagers are not passive victims of global social transformation and climate change. Through neo-traditional movements they actively form processes of social and cultural change. Rural Fijian norms, values and cultural identity crystallize in robust communities. Via modern forms of communication and transportation Fijians established globalised networks securing individuals' quality of life. Family members living far from their home villages remain in contact with their relatives. This way they keep their Fijian Identities as source of wellbeing and as well support the villagers' material wealth and knowledge to enhance capabilities. Merely regarding hazardous climate change impacts the passed on knowledge is spread abridged and poorly fitting into local value systems. Therefore, misperceptions and maladaptations are prevalent. In consequence this study pleads for development agencies to act culturally sensitive and to critically reflect ethnocentric worldviews in order not to harm Fijian values and wellbeing. 606 $aGlobalization$xEnvironmental aspects 615 0$aGlobalization$xEnvironmental aspects. 676 $a303.482 700 $aFink$b Michael$093147 801 0$bNjHacI 801 1$bNjHacl 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910725035403321 996 $aSoziale Sicherung im Spannungsfeld gesellschaftlicher Transformation$92226527 997 $aUNINA