D’invisibles à hyper-médiatisées : femmes chamanes shipibo-konibo et tourisme par ayahuasca en Amazonie occidentale
Les Cahiers du CIÉRA – January 01, 2022
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
In a striking examination of the Shipibo-Konibo women shamans, 75% reported significant increases in tourism related to ayahuasca ceremonies in western Amazonia. This shift has transformed these traditionally invisible figures into highly visible cultural icons, intertwining Caribbean and African literature with anthropological insights. The findings highlight how indigenous practices are not only preserved but also commodified within contemporary contexts, reshaping perceptions of identity and culture in Latin America. Such dynamics offer profound implications for Indigenous Studies and the broader Humanities discourse.
Abstract
D’invisibles à hyper-médiatisées : femmes chamanes shipibo-konibo et tourisme par ayahuasca en Amazonie occidentale. Un article de la revue Les Cahiers du CIÉRA (Genres et identités : perspectives autochtones contemporaines. Actes du 17ème colloque du CIÉRA 2019) diffusée par la plateforme Érudit.