Sociology 3.1

Loss of Te reo Māori

Decline in the usage and fluency of the Māori language in New Zealand.

Indigenous Ideology

The concern with promoting and protecting the rights of Indigenous people.

White Supremacy Ideology

The belief that white people are inherently superior to people from all other racial and ethnic groups and are therefore rightfully dominant in any society.

Patriotism

Love and loyalty towards one's country, with a sense of unity and identity with the nation.

What is the first impact of Māori Language Week

Increasing and encouraging the use of te reo Māori nationwide.

What is the second impact of Māori Language Week

Acknowledging that Māori Language Week alone is not sufficient to learn the entire Māori language.

Kaitiakitanga

The guardianship and protection of the environment based on a Māori world view.

Compulsory te reo Māori in Schools

Making the learning of te reo Māori mandatory in primary and secondary schools.

Kaitiaki

People who feel the responsibility to uphold the hopes of their ancestors and act as guardians of taonga (treasures).

What is the first impact of having compulsory reo Māori in schools

Students are taught reo Māori from a young age, which enhances their language skills and problem-solving abilities.

What is the second impact of having compulsory reo Māori in schools

Providing a unified approach to revitalizing the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand.

Te wiki o te reo Māori

Māori Language Week, a week-long celebration of the Māori language and culture in New Zealand held in the third week of September every year.

Curriculum Incorporation of Te reo Māori

Requiring primary schools to include te reo Māori in their curriculum by a certain percentage by specific years.