Empowering Voices: Themes in Sia Figiel's Works
In this unit, explore the significant themes in Sia Figiel's writings such as gender, power, identity, and sexuality. Discover how her work challenges existing narratives, empowers marginalized voices, and advocates for the empowerment of girls and women. Dive into the exploration of culture, colonialism, and coming-of-age experiences depicted in Figiel's novels. Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the impact of her writing on marginalized communities and the portrayal of Samoa in contrast to mainstream narratives.
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Sia Figiels Writings Unit 14
Overview Topics Sia s work Themes in Sia s work: gender, power, identity, sexuality Unit Learning Objectives Evaluate how Sia s work challenges existing narratives and empowers marginalized voices. Compare the significant themes in Sia s books, including gender, power, culture, identity, sexuality, colonialism, and coming-of- age experiences.
Introduction In this unit (to accompany SAPIENS podcast S6E7), students will learn about the significance of Sia Figiel and her writing. Students will consider how her writings empower marginalized voices and seek to help girls reclaim their lives. Students will discuss and compare the significant themes in Sia s books, including, but not limited to, gender, power, and culture.
Sia Figiel Samoan novelist, poet, and painter Work is a source of empowerment for girls and women Won the Commonwealth Prize for her work on Where We Once Belonged
Themes in Sias Work: Gender Power Culture Identity Sexuality Colonialism Coming-of-age experiences
Where We Once Belonged Won the Commonwealth Prize Contradicts Mead s famous book, Coming of Age in Samoa, as her novel portrays Samoa as a restrictive, patriarchal society
Girl in the Moon Circle Collection of poems about Samoan life through the eyes of a ten-year-old girl Includes aspects such as culture, school, friends, family, and religion
They Who Do Not Grieve Story of a Samoan woman s tattoo and the emotional and physical challenge of the ceremony Discusses themes such as self-determination, femininity, and coming-of-age
Wrap-Up Let's put this all together! Think about the themes in Figiel s writing and how they relate to sexuality Consider how the experiences in Figiel s writing provide voices and empowerment to girls and women
