Multicultural Projects in Guatemala: Identity Tensions and Everyday Ideologies

This paper illustrates how the Maya of Guatemala have responded to some of the projects put forth by indigenous organizations and the State about cultural diversity and the rights that such diversity entails. It specifically addresses the three elements - bilingual education, Mayan spirituality and...

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Published in:Latin American and Caribbean ethnic studies 2012-07, Vol.7 (2), p.155-172
Main Author: Bastos, Santiago
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilingual education
Cultural Pluralism
Ethnic Identity
Ethnicity
everyday ideologies
Everyday life
Guatemala
Identity
Identity politics
Ideologies
Ideology
Indigenous Populations
Maya
Mayans
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Politics
Religiosity
Rights
Spirituality
State
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Summary:This paper illustrates how the Maya of Guatemala have responded to some of the projects put forth by indigenous organizations and the State about cultural diversity and the rights that such diversity entails. It specifically addresses the three elements - bilingual education, Mayan spirituality and a commitment to national politics - that appeared to be the most controversial aspects of the project. As part of a 'multicultural ideology', these proposals conflict with other ethnic ideologies that give meaning to the everyday life of the Maya.
ISSN:1744-2222
1744-2230
DOI:10.1080/17442222.2012.686331