Servinacuy and the evolution of marriage from the Inca period to the present day

Frisa María Antonieta A.G. · Revista de Ciencias Sociales (2026) · DOI: 10.31876/rcs.v32i2.45588

Resumen

The institution of marriage in Peru has transformed over time, influenced by historical, social, and cultural factors that have shaped its regulation and understanding. This research aims to examine this evolution from a historical-legal perspective, identifying the main normative and social changes that have influenced its configuration. The study adopts an interdisciplinary approach based on the review of documentary sources, statistical analysis, and the interpretation of contemporary legal and anthropological literature. The analysis reveals that processes such as economic modernization and migration dynamics have impacted traditional forms of cohabitation. In this context, practices like servinacuy (domestic marriage) have diverse meanings: while in some areas it continues to represent an expression of cultural continuity, in others it is linked to forms of cohabitation that lack sufficient legal recognition and protection, particularly in contexts of social vulnerability. Based on these findings, it is concluded that the constitutional recognition of de facto unions constitutes a significant step toward the recognition of family diversity. However, the current legal framework is still limited in the face of the plurality of existing social realities. © Licencia de Creative Commons Atribución 4.0 Internacional (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es

Instituciones: Universidad César Vallejo