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Book Synopsis: In Paradoxes of Hawaiian Sovereignty J. Kēhaulani Kauanui examines contradictions of indigeneity and self-determination in U.S. domestic policy and international law. She theorizes paradoxes in the laws themselves and in nationalist assertions of Hawaiian Kingdom restoration and demands for U.S. deoccupation, which echo colonialist models of governance. Kauanui argues that Hawaiian elites' approaches to reforming and regulating land, gender, and sexuality in the early nineteenth century that paved the way for sovereign recognition of the kingdom complicate contemporary nationalist activism today, which too often includes disavowing the indigeneity of the Kanaka Maoli (Indigenous Hawaiian) people. Problematizing the ways the positing of the Hawaiian Kingdom's continued existence has been accompanied by a denial of U.S. settler colonialism, Kauanui considers possibilities for a decolonial approach to Hawaiian sovereignty that would address the privatization and capitalist development of land and the ongoing legacy of the imposition of heteropatriarchal modes of social relations.
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Discover the captivating exploration of Hawaiian sovereignty in Paradoxes of Hawaiian Sovereignty: Land, Sex, and the Colonial Politics of State Nationalism. Dive into the complexities of indigeneity and self-determination in U.S. domestic policy and international law as J. Kēhaulani Kauanui unravels paradoxes within laws and nationalist movements. Uncover the intricate history of Hawaiian elites' efforts in land reform and gender regulation that shaped the path to sovereign recognition of the kingdom, offering unique insights into contemporary nationalist activism.
Unpack the layers of Hawaiian Kingdom's struggle for restoration and demands for U.S. deoccupation through Kauanui's thought-provoking analysis. Challenge conventional narratives surrounding Hawaiian sovereignty and embrace a decolonial perspective that confronts the impacts of U.S. settler colonialism. Explore the intersections of privatization, capitalist development of land, and heteropatriarchal social structures that continue to shape the indigenous Hawaiian experience.
Immerse yourself in the rich discourse on Hawaiian sovereignty, law, and governance with Paradoxes of Hawaiian Sovereignty. This book is a must-read for those interested in the complexities of state nationalism, land rights, and the dynamics of self-determination. Gain a fresh understanding of the nuances of Hawaiian activism and sovereignty movements that will challenge your perspectives and inspire critical reflection.
Order now to embark on a transformative journey through the paradoxes of Hawaiian sovereignty with J. Kēhaulani Kauanui!
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