"Thinking about representation by proxy, are Indigenous peoples truly a part of the national identity of Peru, when their individual and community voices are forcibly muted by colonial pictures and forced proxies?" I think this very pertinent question can have several answers... I will venture to give you one that is still partial. If we think of representation as “oral presence” there are areas where this is more noticeable. But there are other ways of noticing it, for example in habitus, or social forms that do not necessarily go through articulated language. Is it possible that the indigenous presence surpasses our ideas of representation?
Caroline, thank you for your insightful reflection! It's crucial to amplify indigenous voices and acknowledge the diverse identities within indigenous communities. As cultures evolve, so do identities, and I think it's essential to recognize the modern indigenous Peruvian experience. Valcárcel's work reminds us of the importance of representing indigenous perspectives authentically, challenging colonial narratives and affirming indigenous agency in shaping national identity. We should strive to continue to listen to and uplift indigenous voices, ensuring their contributions are valued and respected in the ongoing narrative of Peru's cultural resurgence.
Thank you Caroline for your post!! I like how you are continuing the discussions we had in class in your post. Given the conversations we were having in class about how an Indigenous person who writes about indigeneity isn't actually representative of Indigenous people because to be able to communicate their thoughts they've had to leave their community and learn Western practices. However, I'm left pondering how indigeneity can be given a direct voice without representation. I think part of the issue lies in the desire to view indgeneity as isolated and removed from the mainstream which then requires a representation to bridge the two spheres. But in a modern Peru with such connected media channels, I'm not sure in there is such a division between an Indigenous and Peruvian identity because its becoming easier than ever to communicate. Just some thoughts to ponder!
"Thinking about representation by proxy, are Indigenous peoples truly a part of the national identity of Peru, when their individual and community voices are forcibly muted by colonial pictures and forced proxies?" I think this very pertinent question can have several answers... I will venture to give you one that is still partial. If we think of representation as “oral presence” there are areas where this is more noticeable. But there are other ways of noticing it, for example in habitus, or social forms that do not necessarily go through articulated language. Is it possible that the indigenous presence surpasses our ideas of representation?
Caroline, thank you for your insightful reflection! It's crucial to amplify indigenous voices and acknowledge the diverse identities within indigenous communities. As cultures evolve, so do identities, and I think it's essential to recognize the modern indigenous Peruvian experience. Valcárcel's work reminds us of the importance of representing indigenous perspectives authentically, challenging colonial narratives and affirming indigenous agency in shaping national identity. We should strive to continue to listen to and uplift indigenous voices, ensuring their contributions are valued and respected in the ongoing narrative of Peru's cultural resurgence.
Thank you Caroline for your post!! I like how you are continuing the discussions we had in class in your post. Given the conversations we were having in class about how an Indigenous person who writes about indigeneity isn't actually representative of Indigenous people because to be able to communicate their thoughts they've had to leave their community and learn Western practices. However, I'm left pondering how indigeneity can be given a direct voice without representation. I think part of the issue lies in the desire to view indgeneity as isolated and removed from the mainstream which then requires a representation to bridge the two spheres. But in a modern Peru with such connected media channels, I'm not sure in there is such a division between an Indigenous and Peruvian identity because its becoming easier than ever to communicate. Just some thoughts to ponder!