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African descendants who are France citizens. The absence of a legal definition of what it means to be "black" in France, the extent of anti-miscegenation laws over several centuries, the great diversity of black populations (African, Caribbean, etc) and the lack of legal recognition of ethnicity in French population censuses make this social entity extremely difficult to define, unlike in ...
On 9 September 1842, there was a protectorate treaty signed between Tahitians and the French. The agreement was for the "protection of indigenous property and the maintenance of a traditional judicial system." [17] In 1958 the islands in the area including Tahiti were "reconstituted as a French Overseas Territory and renamed French Polynesia". [18]
Age Group Male Female Total % Total 141 479 137 970 279 448 100 0–4 8 334 7 742 16 076 5.75 5–9 10 391 9 721 20 112 7.20 10–14 11 259 10 710
There are an estimated 2 million ethnic Polynesians and many of partial Polynesian descent worldwide, the majority of whom live in Polynesia, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. [40] The Polynesian peoples are listed below in their distinctive ethnic and cultural groupings, with estimates of the larger groups provided: Polynesia:
The Ma'ohi people first arrived to what is known today as French Polynesia over 2,300 years ago. The Ma'ohi include not only Tahiti but 17 surrounding islands in French Polynesia. It wasn't until the 18th century that external influence was introduced to the Ma'ohi people. In 1880 France seized control of Tahiti and its surrounding islands. [2]
Rae-Rae face varying levels of acceptance across different communities. Unlike Māhū, Rae-Rae often encounter malignment, ridicule, and harassment. [1] On Tahiti, Rae-Rae are frequently marginalized and viewed negatively due to their association with sex work, Western-style transgender identities, and white femininity, which significantly impacts their social acceptance. [4]
The French news service reported the events of the student uprising during the May 1968 protests. Many black residents supported the movement, which escalated into a virtual shutdown of the entire country. Once order was restored, however, a notable increase in repressive tendencies was observed in the French police and the immigration authorities.
Classification: People: By nationality: French: French Polynesian ... French Polynesia: People: Subcategories. This category has the following 11 subcategories, out ...