The role of jealousy is linked directly into the notions of masculinity identified earlier in this Report and
must be dealt with in the process of neutralizing these roles and educating children and adults on the
consequences of patriarchy. The role of jealousy should also be dealt with in all anger management
programmes as there is often a direct link between the two.
RECOMMENDATION 36: Develop understanding of the role of anger in family
violence, expand anger management programmes and address the role of
jealously through education and awareness programmes.
Develop diagnostic process for the role of anger management within
individual cases.
Assess effectiveness of anger management programmes on an ongoing
basis, ensure capacity meets need and develop referral network (to
include Village Fonos / Village Family Safety Committees).
Role of jealousy addressed in education, awareness and anger
management programmes.
16.4 Technology & Development
INQUIRY FINDING 47: The introduction of the cash economy in Samoa and a lack
of financial literacy combine to cause financial pressures which in turn increase
the risk of family violence.
The consequences of financial pressures have been well documented in the Report so far and in the
context of the recent development of Samoa. These have been further exacerbated by the introduction
of a cash economy without the corresponding development of financial literacy, especially in rural areas.
Most people in Samoa do not save money; they live from hand to mouth and from remittances received
from family overseas. This has the effect of increasing financial pressure when unexpected obligations
arise, or prevents victims of violence having the means to leave their abusive environment.
There have been a number of initiatives to teach financial literacy in some villages but the impact has not
been measured and nor have these programmes been universally accessed. It is time to acknowledge that
the development of the cash economy needs to be accompanied by a society which understands how to
avoid financial difficulties through sound planning and saving. This needs to be taught from an early age
and encouraged by traditional leaders, as opposed to placing more pressure through increasing
fa’alavelave obligations.
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