The Circulation of Children in Peru: a Nuanced Understanding
Words: 829 Pages: 3 5060Jessaca B. Leinaweaver’s ethnographic exploration, "The Circulation of Children," delves into the intricate and culturally embedded practice of child circulation in the Ayacucho region of Peru. This practice involves indigenous Andean children being sent by their birth parents to live with other families, often to provide companionship to elders or to offer children opportunities to acquire life skills. While at first glance, this may seem a precarious arrangement, Leinaweaver’s study provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and social significance […]