How normalized discrimination in Peru is

As everyone knows, Peru is a country with a lot of diversity. And not only because of the beautiful landscapes, interesting traditions or delicious food, our country is essentially multiethnic, but with one of the most contagious and deadly social diseases. Which is known as discrimination. Although our country has a diverse population, it seems that most Peruvians ignore it, since we can see, for example, powerful people such as presidents, ministers, famous people, etc., who tend to make many derogatory and disrespectful comments to people who according to them find inferior for various causes such as skin colour, beliefs, behaviour, etc. However, it is important to mention that not only the people with more resources in our country discriminate. But, worst of all, we do nothing to change our real situation, and people who practice this poisonous activity are not aware of the damage they do to society. As if this were not enough, millions of people are excluded every day from extreme

In this pdf we can see about how discrimination contradicts human rights.Discriminate is to exclude a person from the full enjoyment of their political, civic, economic, social or cultural rights and freedoms. Discrimination contradicts a basic principle of human rights: that all people are equal in dignity and entitled to the same fundamental rights. This principle is repeated in every fundamental human rights document (e.g. UDHR Article 2, CRC Article 2, ECHR Article 14 and Article 1 of Protocol No. 12).  Although there is no single definition of ‘discrimination’ in human rights law, definitions of discrimination in human rights treaties, all of them contain certain common elements: 1. There is a cause for discrimination based on a variety of factors. Specifically names as causes of discrimination “the child’s or his or her parent’s or legal guardian’s race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opin

Neither love nor terror makes one blind: Indifference makes one blind. -James Baldwin In this section of our blog we will present the real evidence, how there are still cases of discrimination and homophobic in our country. We will show you the latest news and cases that have occurred in our country. 1.LIGHTYEAR: “Lightyear” is banned in 14 countries for lesbian kiss scene amid controversy First, we are going to talk about a recently released movie, “Lightyear”, which has had many homophobic and discriminatory criticisms .  This film shows a kiss between two mothers, for this reason, it has been banned in more than 14 countries.  Among the nations that took this radical and homophobic measure are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Malaysia, Egypt, Indonesia, Qatar and Lebanon. Gender ideology? Cineplanet comes under fire for 'Lightyear' movie warning . Besides that, ”Cineplanet”, a renowned Peruvian cinema, used a warning notice on the new Pixar film for a kiss s

Nowadays, freedom of expression is one of the most precious rights, it not only helps us to give our point of view but also to point out the social problems that we have in the country. Social movements are that push and support that are needed to support our causes and express our ideas. However, in Peru when the masses want to raise their voices, many want to silence them. A clear example of this discrimination is that suffered by the feminist movement. Feminism consists of an active struggle for the vindication of women and the obtaining of equal opportunities and benefits with men and the elimination of discrimination and mistreatment towards women by the patriarchal systems that exist in many nations of the world.However, in society this movement is viewed with contempt as they ignore its goal and think that their ideology is based on hatred of man. That is why people who support this movement, suffer insults, labels and discrimination, more in the social aspect, simply for expres

Structural Racism, Dividing Line, Representations, Stereotype and Discrimination Against Afro-Peruvians in Advertising In the following analysis we will present a pdf that talks about the different representations of Afro-descendant children, adolescents, and adults in Peruvian advertising. In this way, this essays shows theoretical constructs such as racism, structural racism, dividing line, representation, stereotype and discrimination will be used to qualitatively analyze advertising spots for Peruvian trademarks broad-cast. We choose this essay because it make us questioning the role of advertising in the Afro-Peruvian struggle is a way to start a path to take a position and be an ally of change. This essay shows us a survey, “Perceptions and Attitudes on Cultural Diversity and Ethnic-Racial Discrimination”, made by the Ministerio de Cultura del Perú, indicating that 53% of those surveyed consider Peruvians racist or very racist and only 8% perceive themselves as very racist or rac

In Peru there is a traditional funeral for wealthy families which includes coffin bearers of African descent but now in the modern day, the government would like to see that practice banned because it represents a status symbol dating back to colonial times where many Afro-Peruvians were mistreated and enslaved. The coffin bearer Humberto Guerrero states that he feels so proud and not stigmatized by such a traditional practice “People always want Afro-Peruvians coffin bearers, not to marginalize us, but because it’s a tradition that people like” explains.   Around 7% of Peruvians are African descendants and their culture dates back 500 years to the African slave trade festivals like this famous religious procession of   “El Señor de los Milagros” they still emphasize on traditional beliefs mixed with Indigenous practices and Catholicism but in the workplace Afro-Peruvian are still marginalized.  O nly 2% graduate from university and most of them can only find low-paid jobs like hotel