Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Latin America Postero Nancy Grey
Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Latin America Postero Nancy Grey The Indian question has come to the forefront of political agendas in contemporary Latin America. Regardless of the situation of…
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Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Latin America Postero Nancy Grey
The Indian question has come to the forefront of political agendas in contemporary Latin America. Regardless of the situation of Indian groups as small minorities or significant sectors, many Latin American states have been forced to consider whether they should have the same status as all citizens or whether they should be granted special citizenship rights as Indians. In the process, indigenous movements have emerged as important social actors, raising a variety of demands on behalf of native peoples.
Initial studies of indigenous movements celebrated the return of the Indians as relevant political actors, often approaching their struggles as expressions of a common, generic agenda. This book examines the struggle for indigenous rights in eight Latin American countries. This collection moves the debate forward by acknowledging the extraordinary diversity among the movements