Holier than Thou: Stigma and the Kokuas of the Kalaupapa Settlement
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Keywords
Damien, leprosy, Hansen’s Disease, Moloka’i, kokuas, Kalaupapa, stigmatization
Abstract
This paper examines the intimate connection between stigmatization and concepts of race surrounding leprosy in 19th century Hawaii. This connection is revealed by consideration of the contrasting treatment of Father Damien and Native Hawaiian kokuas at the Moloka‘i settlement in the Western media. Demonstrating how prevailing prejudices affect stigmatization.
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Akira Oakaokalani Ruddle-Miyamoto, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Akira Oakaokalani Ruddle-Miyamoto is currently pursuing a Masters in political theory in the Department of Political Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His focus is the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. He formerly was Professor Amundson's undergraduate research assistant.
Ron Amundson, Professor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Hilo
Ron Amundson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and specializes in the history and philosophy of biology and disability studies. He currently studies how theories in evolutionary biology affect our understanding of human variability, including the nature of disability.