In most patriarchal societies that are primarily governed by traditions such as the social order in which Witi Ihimaera’s The Whale Rider is set, most cultural practices and traditions are often used as a tool for suppressing women. The women in...

Through time, the beliefs of people have always been used to guide members of different societies on the accepted code of conduct. The way of life of these people is thus influenced by their beliefs, and whether or not they lead fulfilled lives is...