AS 91729 · 4 credits · Internal
Māori social structures
Te whakapuaki whakaaro mō ngā hanganga pāpori Māori o mua
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This standard asks you to explain and show understanding of the main social structures and relationships that existed in traditional Māori society, and how these affected Māori development. You need to identify key concepts (like whakapapa, mana, iwi structure), explain how these groups were related to each other, and discuss what impact these systems had on Māori communities.
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- ·Identify and name the main social ideas and concepts in traditional Māori society (such as whakapapa, mana, ariki, rangatira)
- ·Describe the key relationships and structures within Māori iwi, hapū, and whānau systems
- ·Explain how these social structures and relationships worked together as a system
- ·Discuss the real effects and impacts these structures had on how Māori communities developed and functioned
- ·Show your understanding in a clear, organised way using examples or evidence
You identify the main social concepts and relationships in traditional Māori society and explain some of their impacts on Māori communities.
You clearly describe how the different social structures (whānau, hapū, iwi, roles like rangatira and tohunga) connected and worked together as a system.