The Overlooked Researcher: The Contribution of Dr. Branislava Sušnik to the Research of the Indigenous Cultures of Paraguay

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https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2021.1.03

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Branislava Sušnik, Paraguay, historical anthropology, ethnolinguistics, indigenous people

Abstract

This article presents the life story of Slovenian emigrant Dr. Branislava Sušnik. It evaluates her scientific research work in the historical anthropology, ethnography, ethno­linguistics, and museology of Paraguay. It exposes the importance of her research in American studies and its public reception in Paraguay. It also draws attention to the inappropriate attitude of the Slovenian professional community toward her scientific achievements. Until now, Slovenian ethnology and cultural anthropology have failed to evaluate her scientific work. In conclusion, the article proposes the professional and personal recognition of Dr. Sušnik and the translation and inclusion of her key works into the heritage of Slovenian scientific achievements.

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Marija Mojca, University of Primorska; Faculty of Humanities Titov trg 5 SI-6000 Koper,

Dr. etnologije in kulturne antropologije; predavateljica na Oddelku za antropologijo ter znanstvena sodelavka Inštituta za medkulturne študije Fakultete za humanistične študije Koper, Univerze na Primorskem, Titov trg 5, SI-6000 Koper; Marija.Mojca.Tercelj@fhs.upr.si; Mojca.Tercelj@guest.arnes.si; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8693-479X — Članek je rezultat raziskovalnega projekta »CRP 2019«, V6-1925: »Dr. Branislava Sušnik in sodobniki – ambasadorji slovenske znanosti v Južni Ameriki«, konkretnega raziskovalnega dela v arhivu MEAB v Asuncionu in lastnih terenskih izkušenj med staroselci v Paragvaju 1998, 2000 in 2019.

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Published

2021-01-24

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Marija Mojca. (2021). The Overlooked Researcher: The Contribution of Dr. Branislava Sušnik to the Research of the Indigenous Cultures of Paraguay. Two Homelands, 2021(53). https://doi.org/10.3986/dd.2021.1.03

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No. 53 (2021)

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