Serial Article
| DOI |
10.23791/583539 |
| URL |
https://pacific-geographies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PG58_3539.pdf |
Full Title
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Pacific Geographies |
| Publisher (01) |
Association of Pacific Studies |
| Country of publication |
Germany
(DE)
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ISSN
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2196-1468 |
| Product Form |
Printed Journal
(JB)
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ISSN
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2199-9104 |
| Product Form |
Online Journal
(JD)
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| Journal Issue Number |
58 |
| Journal Issue Date (YYYY) |
2022 |
| Title |
Adopting Micronesian children across international borders |
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By (author)
(A01)
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Gonzaga Puas |
| Affiliation |
Micronesian Institute for Research (MIRAD) Palikir, Pohnpei, FSM 96941, President |
| Number of Pages |
5 |
| First Page |
35 |
| Last Page |
39 |
| Language of text |
English
(eng)
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| Publication Date (YYYY) |
2022 |
Abstract
Main description
(01)
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This paper discusses adoption, commonly referred to as moumou, in the Mortlock Islands, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
(FSM). Moumou remains a common practice by the Mortlock Islands community in the 21st century even within the setting of the
Compact of Free Association with the US, which allows Mortlockese to set up permanent homes in the US. This paper introduces
moumou and ponders if and how it can potentially co-exist with US family laws. Further, it considers how Mortlockese can continue
to practice moumou outside the FSM.
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