Speaking the Language of Peace: Chamoru Resistance and Rhetoric in Guåhan's Self-Determination Movement

Authors

  • Tiara R. Na'puti Western Kentucky University

Keywords:

Chamoru, Chamorro, Guam, United Nations, testimonies, militarization, resistance, rhetoric

Abstract

Chamorus (Chamorros) evince peaceful contestation through testimonies to the United Nations. These rhetorical practices highlight language as a form of political powermaking for the Chamoru within that local struggle. Chamoru testimonies demonstrate the importance of non-violent opposition to militarization and colonialism, which have a profound impact on the inherent collective rights of indigenous peoples. This essay offers a unique approach that informs broader inquiries of U.S. military policy toward the Pacific and provides a significant contribution to interdisciplinary work aimed at understanding how to abolish militarization and war to maintain peace throughout the region.

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Published

2014-11-30

How to Cite

Na’puti, T. R. (2014). Speaking the Language of Peace: Chamoru Resistance and Rhetoric in Guåhan’s Self-Determination Movement. Anthropologica, 56(2), 301–313. Retrieved from https://cas-sca.journals.uvic.ca/index.php/anthropologica/article/view/545

Issue

Vol. 56 No. 2 (2014): Ending War and Sustaining Peace in Pacific Societies

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Copyright (c) 2014 Tiara R. Na'puti

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