Phenomenon of "Indigenous Renaissance" in Latin America as Factor of Influence on Socio-Economic Status of Indigenous Population
Abstract
The article suggests key factors that reveal the reasons why the phenomenon of the "Indigenous Renaissance" (greater political involvement of representatives of the indigenous peoples in Latin America) did not lead to a significant change in the socio-economic situation of the indigenous population of the region. The key factors include the preservation of the traditional way of life, the ineffectiveness of state policy, the underrepresentation of Indians in the political system of the region’s countries. The authors’ hypothesis is tested based on considering the socio-economic situation of Indians in four Latin American countries: Guatemala and Bolivia (with a large proportion of the autochthonous population), Colombia and Honduras (with a small proportion of the autochthonous population). Upon completing the analysis of the relationship between the phenomenon of the "Indigenous Renaissance" and changes in the socio-economic situation of the Indians, the authors came to important conclusions, including the vagueness and marginality of the phenomenon of the "Indigenous Renaissance" and the undesirability of its application ("neo-indigenism" is considered preferable), as well as the inability to identify a causal relationship between the share of Indians in the total population of the selected countries and the socio-economic and political status of these groups.
About the Authors
Sofia R. Kerimova
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Masters Program «Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Russia», 2nd Year
Aleksei V. Rodionov
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Masters Program «Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Russia», 2nd Year
Alina A. Sevostyanova
MGIMO University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Masters Program «Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Russia», 2nd Year
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Kerimova S.R., Rodionov A.V., Sevostyanova A.A. Phenomenon of "Indigenous Renaissance" in Latin America as Factor of Influence on Socio-Economic Status of Indigenous Population. International Aspect. 2023;4(3):24-49.
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