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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
Clay, Rebecca – 1996
This book examines the cultural universal of family and community from a multicultural perspective. The text is written for juveniles, and includes many color photographs. Chapters include: (1) "Families Are Everywhere"; (2) "The Americas"; (3) "Africa"; (4) "Europe and the Middle East"; (5) "Asia"; and (6) "Australia and the South Pacific." The…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Community, Community Influence
