Indigenous peoples of Brazil and Japan
Common material foundations for the laws of indigenous acculturation
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International Law, Comparative Law, indigenous peoples, Brazil, JapanAbstract
This study compares the assimilation policies adopted by Japan towards the Ainu people with similar policies implemented by Brazil towards indigenous peoples, especially the Yanomami. Although Brazil and Japan are separated by vast geographical distances and have distinct cultural histories, both countries share similar experiences in their treatment of indigenous peoples. The comparative analysis of these experiences reveals common patterns of assimilation and acculturation, highlighting how norms were used to promote the forced incorporation of indigenous peoples into dominant cultures, resulting in significant impacts on the social and cultural dynamics of both nations.
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