Among the Mae Enga of Papua New Guinea sexual activities were considered to be magically dangerous. When faced with the conflict between two values I hold deeply a respect for traditional cultures and a desire not to impose my own values on others and a belief in social justice and universal human rights. I have come up with the following Operating Manual. To do that, I think, would have its own kind of arrogance. It seems more respectful to attempt to communicate our own attitudes and values in an open and egalitarian spirit.
Hierarchy looks very different from the lofty heights than from the bottom.
So, although I think we must always strive to be culturally sensitive in cross-cultural encounters, I think we are also entitled, to express our view of things openly and honestly. Native Cultures of the Pacific Islands. University of Hawaii Press. Biphobia, which has been defined as prejudice against bisexuality, is a psychological construct that is not well understood. Biphobia is believed to exist in both the heterosexual and homosexual communities, however no scale currently exists that measures this construct in a comprehensive manner.