Everything That Rots Forms a Society: Ampuero Takes on Institutional Family Violence in Latin America.

Domestic violence; Bereavement; Violence against women; Group dynamics; Social processes; Social groups; Gender-based violence; Social conflict

María Fernanda Ampuero's book, "Pelea de Gallos" (Cockfight), delves into the topic of institutional family violence in Latin America through thirteen short stories. These stories shed light on acts of violence such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and incest within the family unit. Ampuero's unique approach focuses on vulnerable characters, particularly women and girls, who challenge traditional gender roles. The essay analyzes four stories from the book, using the concepts of affective mapping and interpellation to illustrate how violence becomes normalized and replicated. Ampuero's work aims to bring to the forefront the hidden and normalized violence that occurs within Latin American families. [Extracted from the article]