Elizabeth asked this question about A Fine Balance:
why are women addressed as Aunty?
Lana Burk This seems to be a common thread throughout many cultures, more so than we all thought!

This is also popular in Hawaiian culture, as I've been brought …more
This seems to be a common thread throughout many cultures, more so than we all thought!

This is also popular in Hawaiian culture, as I've been brought up in. Calling "Aunty" and "Uncle" to older men and women (relative or not) is a sign of respect in Hawaiian culture, as well.(less)
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