Bodily Translations: The Politics of Pain Expression Among Indo- Fijian Women (original) (raw)

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This paper explores the political dimensions of pain expression among Indo-Fijian women within the context of healthcare consultations at nhc. It contrasts the perspectives of physicians who differentiate between 'real' and 'unreal' pain and the experiences of Indo-Fijian women who insist on the validity of their pain despite receiving minimal medical attention. The analysis reveals how these pain expressions are intertwined with broader socio-political struggles for recognition of women's labor and identity amidst historical and contemporary political tensions in Fiji.

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