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Unconscious Responses to Imposed Ideologies
Posted by: Gabrielmcameron
The seven essays alerted me to a fact of Peruvian history which I was not previously aware of- that Spaniards introduced fiefdom alongside capitalism. Mariategui argues that these economic modes of being are essentially at odds with each other, and I have to agree. Maybe we are licensed to infer a few things. First, that […] read full post >>
Mariategui could be the mascot for LFS
Posted by: zhiyi zhang
When I first started reading Mariategui, I was worried I wouldn’t understand him because I have no background in economics. But it is turning out to be so much more than that. I find that what Mariategui does well is that, even though his focus is clearly on economics, he understands and articulates food and […] read full post >>
Incas, Spaniards, Silverblatt, and Beliefs
Posted by: zyasmin
Upon reading the “Becoming Indian” chapter of Irene Silverblatt’s Modern Inquisitions, I began thinking about the concept of beliefs in Indigenous Peruvian society. Mainly, I was intrigued by a line by Hernando Poma that Silverblatt quotes: “Indians, precisely because [we] are Indians, should worship [our] malquis [ancestors, lineage] since they are the ones who look […] read full post >>
Colonial Arrogance: Why Some Things Don’t Need Fixing
Posted by: emily que
While reading The 7 Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality by Joe Carlos Mariatagui, I was frustrated to continually hear about Spanish colonialists disrupted and fumbled Indigenous civilizations. Mariategui illustrates how colonialists consistently imposed their ideologies and agendas on indigenous communities under the guise that they knew what was best for them which exudes a suffocating air of superiority and paternalism. read full post >>
what wields economy ?
Posted by: Emma Loveday
José Carlos Mariátegui (1928) 7 Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Realities read full post >>
marxism and the incan (whom hath mixed their labour with) land
Posted by: annie
familiarizing myself with agraraian communities and making nomadicism unfamiliar read full post >>
Imperialism vs. Colonialism in Peru’s Economic History
Posted by: eaflucki
Since the start of this course I’ve been wondering about the difference between the Inca’s expansion and conquest of other native groups, and the Spanish conquest of the Incas. During one class in Cusco, we entertained a brief discussion about the distinction between imperialism and colonialism. In José Carlos Mariátegui’s essay, “Outline of the Economic […] read full post >>
Incredible Andean plant friends
Posted by: zhiyi zhang
*Note to Jon: This is my experience blog post for this Sunday (June 16). This post is like The Tree Post but better. I’ve been nourished by so much incredible plant knowledge today and I would love to share it with you all. Also, I saw quinoa plants for the first time on our drive […] read full post >>
VI: “I like to move my body”
Posted by: adammah
Our second night in Pisac. I order a grilled chicken plate from my now-frequent haunt: the six-or-so market stalls that sell meals for around ten soles. I run into Emily and Cissy, who tell me people are dancing in the main plaza. They tell me it’s so much fun! The dancing women love them and […] read full post >>
