“We are discussing the superiority of Western Christian civilization over the indigenous peoples because of infanticide. Well, we may disagree, and want to do something about it, but the indigenous tribes do what they do for one reason clear: in their way of life, it is very difficult to keep disable individuals. Whereas we need every now and then a Veja [magazine] cover to remind us about the abuse, murder and torture of children to remind us how advanced we are.” O Hermenauta [1] [pt] has his last word on a controversial subject that has been debated in the Brazilian blogosphere.
Brazil: Blogosphere debates infanticide
· Written by Paula Góes
Categories: Latin America, Brazil, Ethnicity & Race, Indigenous, Youth