Jennifer A. Gonzalez discusses the distinction between rhetorical strategies and tactics being in the nature of presentation- whether the work is public or private. What does this have to do with the practice of creatings altars as un remedio? Does it matter whether the altar is in a private or public setting? Does it take on different meanings in different settings?
Rhetoric is generally used with the purpose of convincing an audience or arguing a point or perspective. What is the rhetoric of altars meant to convince and to whom is it directed?
Cultural practices such as the construction of altars have complex and long histories that are passed down across generations. Elder members of communities such as Ofelia Esparza hold clearly essential roles in the maintenance of such long-held traditions. How has the nature of cultural traditions and the role of elder community members changed in an increasingly globalized and future-focused world?
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