Uncontacted tribes are groups of aboriginal people who still live as their ancestors did.
They have chosen to maintain their traditional lifestyles, even after encounters with other tribal groups who do interact with the modern world. An increasing number of these tribes have been having devastating encounters with various groups (illegal loggers, rubber companies, oil corporations, mining concerns) that are after their lands. In some countries, they live in reservation land set aside by the government to live independent of outside harassment and encroachment. In other countries, the government officially claims to protect the rights of these groups, but in actuality consider them a nuisance because they occupy lands that are rich in natural resources that governments and corporations see as an untapped source of revenue.
Although they are called 'uncontacted', researchers know that they exist but these tribal groups choose to have little to no contact with the 'modern' world.
http://www.uncontactedtribes.org/
http://www.amazon-indians.org/Uncontacted-Amazon-Indians-Peru.html
http://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/isolatedperu
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Homework for Mar 20
a) What are some of the points Chomsky defends? And Foucault?
Chomsky believes that modern society needs to change fundamentally and that the rigid structure that may have been necessary in previous eras are not necessary. He notes that people should be free to do what they want and pursue their self actualization, instead of being cogs in the machine.
In contrast, Foucault does not have the same believe and doesn't trust human nature. He claims that many of the systems that are in place in free society are merely setup by a higher social class to maintain their order and control over those that they have placed below them. He quotes Chairman Mao about the communist belief that different social classes have different goals.
b) What are some of the qualities seen in this debate that are beneficial to good arguments and mediations?
Both people keep calm and professional, don't resort to personal attacks, and use intellectual reasons to back their views. They don't agree with each other, but they keep their interaction in a civil way.
c) Write a quick sketch of their individual arguments (you will develop more on this on Wednesday, in class).
Chomsky: Human nature is that people are creative and should not be subject to arbitrary coersion, so society should help people fulfill their potential. Therefore, coersion and repression of all kinds must be eliminated.
Foucault: Human nature can't be trusted. Humans created the systems that oppress others. Also, it isn't just government. For instance, the educational system is designed to benefit a certain class of people and to keep others oppressed. He also mentions intellectual fields such as psychiatry and the legal profession that are set up in a way to benefit their own members at the expense of others. These institutions are not independent and impartial, but are used as tools by the powerful for their selfish aims.
Chomsky believes that modern society needs to change fundamentally and that the rigid structure that may have been necessary in previous eras are not necessary. He notes that people should be free to do what they want and pursue their self actualization, instead of being cogs in the machine.
In contrast, Foucault does not have the same believe and doesn't trust human nature. He claims that many of the systems that are in place in free society are merely setup by a higher social class to maintain their order and control over those that they have placed below them. He quotes Chairman Mao about the communist belief that different social classes have different goals.
b) What are some of the qualities seen in this debate that are beneficial to good arguments and mediations?
Both people keep calm and professional, don't resort to personal attacks, and use intellectual reasons to back their views. They don't agree with each other, but they keep their interaction in a civil way.
c) Write a quick sketch of their individual arguments (you will develop more on this on Wednesday, in class).
Chomsky: Human nature is that people are creative and should not be subject to arbitrary coersion, so society should help people fulfill their potential. Therefore, coersion and repression of all kinds must be eliminated.
Foucault: Human nature can't be trusted. Humans created the systems that oppress others. Also, it isn't just government. For instance, the educational system is designed to benefit a certain class of people and to keep others oppressed. He also mentions intellectual fields such as psychiatry and the legal profession that are set up in a way to benefit their own members at the expense of others. These institutions are not independent and impartial, but are used as tools by the powerful for their selfish aims.
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