Plantations Quote by Noelani Goodyear-Ka'opua
““In post-1959 Hawai‘i, hotels and resorts were becoming the new plantations.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Post‑1959 Hawai‘i: Tourism and the New Plantations,” 2015
Tourism reshaped Hawai‘i’s economy, turning resorts into labor‑intensive enterprises resembling historic plantations.
In simple terms: Tourism became a modern plantation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize tourism’s economic impact.
Themes
economics
colonialism
labor
culture
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
academic
observational
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- community activism
- academic research
Key Concepts
capitalism
historical change
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tourism affect local workers?
- What alternatives exist to exploitative models?
A Different Perspective
Tourism can perpetuate inequities and environmental strain.
