Mascho-Piro Tribe Research Paper

On a thick log surrounded by tall highly pigmented grass deep in the Amazon Basin on the border of Peru sits three individuals staring at onlookers; one in confusion, one in distress, and the other with disinterest. Nearby the log on the edge of a green murky river stands a woman with two young children. The women are all dressed in a single wool-like material skirt revealing the upper part of their tan torso, while the men wear small straps of string to cover their genital. They share similar features such as their tan skin and jet black hair, and they are all members of the Mascho-Piro tribe. The Mascho-Piro tribe is a nomadic tribe that live in isolation deep within the Amazon Rain Forest. They are one of numerous indigenous tribes within the Amazon River Forest, but their attempt to interact with Peruvian civilization has brought them to the forefront of the discussion of globalization and isolation. …show more content…
However, after a few members of the Mascho-Piro tribe left the comforts of the rain forest to obtain supplies, such as cooking pots, machetes, and foods from nearby towns, with the occasional violent encounter; the Peruvian government decided action needed to be taken. The predicament caused by the Mascho-Piro people desire to venture out of isolation draws attention to the issues of globalization, its value, and attempts to maintain indigenous cultures. Kwame Appiah article, "The Case for Contamination", discusses the impact of globalization, western cultures, and traditions. Traditions are long-standing ritualistic practices, while western cultures represent modern technological advances, the value of individualism, and creating one's own value