Young Maori Leaders Conference 2005
‘He putitputi, he taonga, he
rangatira’
The factors influencing young Maori
women to achieve success.
ABSTRACT
This presentation is based on my Masters in Social Work research which
explores Maori youth development and young Maori women who have the potential
and determination to be future leaders in Maori communities.
It will discuss the diverse roles that young Maori women maintain
within whanau, hapu and iwi, motivating factors that assist them to achieve
success, the notion of leadership/rangatiratanga for young Maori women, the
importance of positive role models and the role of whanau.
This presentation will acknowledge the increasing number of young Maori women
who are successful in their fields and discusses a framework of positive youth
development for young Maori women who have the qualities and characteristics
to be leaders amongst their peers.
Gail Bosmann-Watene (BSW, PG CertHealSc)
Tuhoe
Assistant Lecturer
School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work
Massey University