When we create out of our experiences, as feminists of color, women of color, we have to develop those structures that will present and circulate our culture.
Audre LordeRead
The indigenous peoples understand that they have to recover their cultural identity, or to live it if they have already recovered it. They also understand that this is not a favor or a concession, but simply their natural right to be recognized as belonging to a culture that is distinct from the Western culture, a culture in which they have to live their own faith.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Indigenous peoples have a natural right to their cultural identity and faith, distinct from Western culture.
In this quote, Samuel Ruiz emphasizes the importance of indigenous peoples reclaiming and living their cultural identities. He asserts that their right to be recognized as a distinct culture is not a privilege granted by others, but an inherent right that allows them to express their beliefs and traditions without being overshadowed by Western cultural norms.
Themes
IndigenousCultural IdentityNatural RightFaithRecognition
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for indigenous rights during a cultural festival.
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