# Some memories and possible oversights of my anthropological trajectory

## TL;DR

This paper is a speech by Eduardo L. Menéndez reflecting on his childhood, academic journey in Argentina, and exile in Mexico, and how these shaped his anthropological work.

## Contribution

The paper offers a personal and reflective account of Menéndez's anthropological development and theoretical influences.

## Key findings

- Menéndez's early life and exile significantly influenced his anthropological trajectory.
- His academic experiences in Argentina and Mexico shaped his theoretical explanations.
- The speech highlights both conscious and unconscious factors guiding his research.

## Abstract

Este texto reproduce el discurso pronunciado por Eduardo L. Menéndez, en el marco de la entrega del título de doctor honoris causa, otorgado por la Universidad Nacional de Lanús, el 27 de marzo de 2023. En su discurso recupera su infancia y su trayectoria académica en Argentina, previa a su exilio en México en 1976, y recorre varios procesos que, por diferentes circunstancias, en forma consciente e inconsciente, orientaron su campo de estudio y contextualizan sus explicaciones teóricas.