Several decades have passed since the massive migration of Peruvians to Japan. Although the «return home» of many migrants was –and continues to be– heterogeneous and dynamic, little has been explored about the experiences of dekasegi women in a world where the female role is increasingly questioned. Furthermore, it is relevant to give voice to these stories for two main reasons. First, women’s stories are systematically rejected. Second, in a globalized world where identities are increasingly diverse and changing, women’s roles are also being currently questioned. This brought with it new experiences in all fields of life for these women, from work to private life at home. Taking this into account, this paper wants to explore the tensions between work and gender roles, specifically those of maternity and care. These topics are presented based on an interview with a mother who ...

Several decades have passed since the massive migration of Peruvians to Japan. Although the «return home» of many migrants was –and continues to be– heterogeneous and dynamic, little has been explored about the experiences of dekasegi women in a world where the female role is increasingly questioned. Furthermore, it is relevant to give voice to these stories for two main reasons. First, women’s stories are systematically rejected. Second, in a globalized world where identities are increasingly diverse and changing, women’s roles are also being currently questioned. This brought with it new experiences in all fields of life for these women, from work to private life at home. Taking this into account, this paper wants to explore the tensions between work and gender roles, specifically those of maternity and care. These topics are presented based on an interview with a mother who ...

Several decades have passed since the massive migration of Peruvians to Japan. Although the «return home» of many migrants was –and continues to be– heterogeneous and dynamic, little has been explored about the experiences of dekasegi women in a world where the female role is increasingly questioned. Furthermore, it is relevant to give voice to these stories for two main reasons. First, women’s stories are systematically rejected. Second, in a globalized world where identities are increasingly diverse and changing, women’s roles are also being currently questioned. This brought with it new experiences in all fields of life for these women, from work to private life at home. Taking this into account, this paper wants to explore the tensions between work and gender roles, specifically those of maternity and care. These topics are presented based on an interview with a mother who ...

This article explores Peru’s transition towards community mental health from 1980 to 2022. Using an approach from medical anthropology and related social sciences, we argue that the community mental health reform in Peru has been influenced and shaped by multiple sociohistorical and political processes such as the period of internal armed conflict, economic crises, and the adoption of neoliberal policies. This article is based on an analysis of the national guidelines and reports related to mental health, participant observation in a Community Mental Health Center and with residents of a district of Lima, and interviews with citizens, health providers, and mental health activists. The analysis of the national mental health guidelines shows how sociohistorical processes influence mental health policies. The ethnographic work complicates citizens’ varying perceptions of the community m...

This article explores Peru’s transition towards community mental health from 1980 to 2022. Using an approach from medical anthropology and related social sciences, we argue that the community mental health reform in Peru has been influenced and shaped by multiple sociohistorical and political processes such as the period of internal armed conflict, economic crises, and the adoption of neoliberal policies. This article is based on an analysis of the national guidelines and reports related to mental health, participant observation in a Community Mental Health Center and with residents of a district of Lima, and interviews with citizens, health providers, and mental health activists. The analysis of the national mental health guidelines shows how sociohistorical processes influence mental health policies. The ethnographic work complicates citizens’ varying perceptions of the community m...

This article explores Peru’s transition towards community mental health from 1980 to 2022. Using an approach from medical anthropology and related social sciences, we argue that the community mental health reform in Peru has been influenced and shaped by multiple sociohistorical and political processes such as the period of internal armed conflict, economic crises, and the adoption of neoliberal policies. This article is based on an analysis of the national guidelines and reports related to mental health, participant observation in a Community Mental Health Center and with residents of a district of Lima, and interviews with citizens, health providers, and mental health activists. The analysis of the national mental health guidelines shows how sociohistorical processes influence mental health policies. The ethnographic work complicates citizens’ varying perceptions of the community m...