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Bridging the past, the present and the future : Ecuadorian indigenous youth defenders’ role in the creation of just social change in Ecuador

Pérez, Isabela LU (2023) MIDM19 20231
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
Indigenous peoples are one of the most marginalized social groups in Ecuador. Emerging as a new actor contesting this situation, indigenous youth defenders (IYD) appear to be leading initiatives that promote indigenous rights in the country. Thus, grounded in Social Movements Theory, this thesis aims to explore the perceived role of IYD in broadening the promotion of indigenous rights and identities in Ecuador, all in all, helping create just social change. This thesis has been developed using a qualitative case study research design. Data was collected through sixteen semi-structured interviews as well as through online participant observation. The thesis's main findings showcase that IYD are assuming a leading role in the promotion of... (More)
Indigenous peoples are one of the most marginalized social groups in Ecuador. Emerging as a new actor contesting this situation, indigenous youth defenders (IYD) appear to be leading initiatives that promote indigenous rights in the country. Thus, grounded in Social Movements Theory, this thesis aims to explore the perceived role of IYD in broadening the promotion of indigenous rights and identities in Ecuador, all in all, helping create just social change. This thesis has been developed using a qualitative case study research design. Data was collected through sixteen semi-structured interviews as well as through online participant observation. The thesis's main findings showcase that IYD are assuming a leading role in the promotion of indigenous rights and identities in Ecuador. They are perceived to be expanding the indigenous claims to new territories, both physical and digital, thus increasing the scope and speed of just social change. Moreover, the findings suggest IYD have a key role in the reclamation of indigenous identities among indigenous youth. These two outcomes are being attained by information communication technologies and latency practices. (Less)
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author
Pérez, Isabela LU
supervisor
organization
course
MIDM19 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
indigenous peoples, indigenous youth, social change, Ecuador, indigenous rights, indigenous identities
language
English
id
9122373
date added to LUP
2023-06-12 10:18:53
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2023-06-12 10:18:53
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  abstract     = {{Indigenous peoples are one of the most marginalized social groups in Ecuador. Emerging as a new actor contesting this situation, indigenous youth defenders (IYD) appear to be leading initiatives that promote indigenous rights in the country. Thus, grounded in Social Movements Theory, this thesis aims to explore the perceived role of IYD in broadening the promotion of indigenous rights and identities in Ecuador, all in all, helping create just social change. This thesis has been developed using a qualitative case study research design. Data was collected through sixteen semi-structured interviews as well as through online participant observation. The thesis's main findings showcase that IYD are assuming a leading role in the promotion of indigenous rights and identities in Ecuador. They are perceived to be expanding the indigenous claims to new territories, both physical and digital, thus increasing the scope and speed of just social change. Moreover, the findings suggest IYD have a key role in the reclamation of indigenous identities among indigenous youth. These two outcomes are being attained by information communication technologies and latency practices.}},
  author       = {{Pérez, Isabela}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Bridging the past, the present and the future : Ecuadorian indigenous youth defenders’ role in the creation of just social change in Ecuador}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}