This research examines the forced internal displacement of individuals during the armed conflict between the Peruvian state and Sendero Luminoso in the 1980s. It specifically addresses the findings of the Comisión de la Verdad y Reconciliación (CVR), Truth and Reconciliation Commission, regarding internal displacement and analyzes why it was not prioritized in public policy. Despite the widespread internal displacement of Peruvians, state responses remained limited, leading to long-term socio-economic marginalization. This study takes on a historical and policy analysis approach using sources to evaluate state policies addressing the internal displacement. Particular attention is given to the Programa de Apoyo al Repoblamiento (PAR), Program for Support to the Repopulation of Peru, a state initiative aimed at reintegrating internally displaced populations. The research assesses its implementation, challenges, and impact on affected communities. This research highlights how internal displacement occurred during the conflict, how the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recognized it, and how the Program for Support to the Repopulation of Peru addressed it. It examines the plan’s recommendations, achievements, and obstacles, providing insight into Peru’s displacement crisis and the state’s challenges in supporting affected communities.
This research explores how Chinese cuisine has evolved in the United States, focusing on the historical adaptations made by early Chinese immigrants and the ongoing cultural shifts reflected in contemporary Chinese food. Existing scholarship highlights how immigrant communities modify traditional cuisine to align with local tastes, often creating a hybrid culinary identity. To investigate this phenomenon, I conducted interviews with Chinese exchange students to compare authentic Chinese food with its American counterpart and surveyed American students to understand their perceptions of American Chinese cuisine. The findings suggest that the evolution of Chinese food in the U.S. reflects broader cultural adaptation processes, where historical necessity has given way to modern innovation and cross-cultural exchange. As cultural identity continues to shape perceptions of authenticity, food remains a powerful medium for connection and mutual understanding. Future research should further examine how cultural adaptation extends beyond cuisine into markets, traditions, and perspectives, deepening our understanding of how cultures influence and reshape one another.
