Sean (Shawn) Austin

In this engaging discussion, Shawn Michael Austin, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, delves into the intricate web of kinship between the Guaraní, Spaniards, and Africans during Paraguay's colonial era. He explores how Guaraní kinship structured intercultural relations, showing that colonial strategies often revolved around familial ties. Austin highlights the resilience of the Guaraní as they shaped society despite colonial pressures and reveals the profound impacts of language and kinship on identity and community. His insights into contemporary narratives and intercultural complexities breathe life into Paraguay's rich history.