2. The 'f' Word -

: Famous examples often cited in these reports include Thomas Edison’s 1,000 failed attempts at the lightbulb and J.K. Rowling’s 12 initial rejections for Harry Potter . 3. Profanity and Media Reports

feminism is often thought of as being something from the West without a place in faʻa Sāmoa or the Samoan way. Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2. The 'F' Word

: Reports on Samoan and Native American communities note a strong resistance to the word "feminism" because it is often perceived as a "white women's movement" or a Western import that conflicts with traditional values like fa'asamoa (the Samoan way) . : Famous examples often cited in these reports