{"product_id":"kinship-and-incestuous-crime-in-colonial-guatemala-9780367542825","title":"Kinship and Incestuous Crime in Colonial Guatemala","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eKinship and Incestuous Crime in Colonial Guatemala explores social relations in colonial Guatemala through the lens of incest, showing that incest codes were not homogenous and impacted the articulation of kinship and contributed to racialization. It demonstrates how the lens of incest can add further nuance to our understanding of social relations and explore social inequalities and culture change. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 162 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKinship and Incestuous Crime in Colonial Guatemala delves into the intricate web of social relations in colonial Guatemala by examining the phenomenon of incest. Through a comprehensive analysis of incest trials sourced from the Spanish secular courts, the study reveals that incest codes were not uniform in their application and that the various forms of incest were not equally condemned. Moreover, the incest codes and the criminal process played a significant role in shaping the articulation of kinship and contributed to the racialization of kin behavior. Colonial actors of diverse backgrounds, including officials, judges, and ordinary people, adeptly employed these distinctions to navigate various crises in their lives. The models of relatedness established within the context of incestuous crime foreshadowed changes in marriage regulations and perpetuated racial polarization after the country's independence from Spain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncest codes bring to light latent divisions within kin groups, offering individuals diverse strategies for managing interpersonal relationships. They also provide a rich platform for exploring social inequalities and the mechanisms of cultural change. This book appeals to scholars and enthusiasts interested in Latin America, kinship studies, gender, and sexuality. By shedding light on the complexities of incestuous relationships in colonial Guatemala, this study contributes to our understanding of social dynamics and the broader sociocultural context of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367542825\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah N.Saffa","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104617099514,"sku":"9780367542825","price":43.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659756806314_book.jpg?v=1660108563","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/kinship-and-incestuous-crime-in-colonial-guatemala-9780367542825","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}