Identity

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Class activity: Indigenous autonomy

Skim this article by Foreign Policy on the Kamayura in Brazil. In groups of 3-4, discuss the following:

  1. Should the Brazilian government intervene in any way with the Kamayura’s practices? If so, how? Justify your answers.

1a. If you think no, are there scenarios or things you believe a group should not be allowed to do its members? What are those scenarios, and why?

1b. If you think yes, are there scenarios or things you believe a group should be allowed to do its members that would contradict national law? What are those scenarios, and why?