Is 'Pakeha' a racist term?
Is 'Pakeha' a racist term?
- Derived from the word 'Pakepakeha,' a mythical human-like being with fair skin, it is used to describe any Kiwi with non-Maori or Polynesian heritage. It is a term that was used to differentiate between the historical origins of the country's settlers – and many argued on the forum an 'us' and 'them' label is ...
- Derived from the word 'Pakepakeha,' a mythical human-like being with fair skin, it is used to describe any Kiwi with non-Maori or Polynesian heritage. It is a term that was used to differentiate between the historical origins of the country's settlers – and many argued on the forum an 'us' and 'them' label is ...