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Tovar, Marcela; Chavajay, Miriam – Asuntos Indigenas, 2000
The Guatemalan peace accord recognizes the institutions and local authorities of indigenous peoples, as well as their customs, common lands, and the "customary right" (common law) that structures intracommunity relations. However, it is difficult to define "customary right" and its applications and limits. A systematic study of…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Behavior Standards, Child Rearing, Community
