Date of Graduation

Spring 2-2-2012

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)

Department/Program

International Studies

First Advisor

Susana Kaiser

Abstract

The Shining Path along with Alberto Fujimori's presidency in Peru (encompassing the years 1980-2000) created a terrifying chaos that was wound up in both state and insurgent terrorism, corruption, and massacres. While this chaos is inextricably linked to Peru's history, I fear is being all too quickly forgotten. My main motivation behind this research has been to take a step towards increasing awareness of these events and the many reasons behind them: the agenic nature of some versus the lack of it in others, structures developed by colonialism, and most terrifyingly of all - willful ignorance. By understanding these reasons, the hope is that society can learn to act instead of remaining ignorant to the signs of impending conflict .

Download

Share

COinS