Espaço Ameríndio (Jun 2008)
KAINGANG PERSONHOOD AND BODY CONSTRUCTION IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Abstract
This paper aims to discuss some aspects related to the concept of person and embodiement among the Kaingang. Througout an analysis of this terms used as a form of native self-designation, the article discuss how the construction of the body and person are articulated with gender dichotomies, social espaces and practices in this grup.