Alternative biological projects as a resilient response to symbolic gender violence in rural and Afro-Mexican communities of Oaxaca
Keywords:
Alternative projects, Symbolic violence, Gender, CommunitiesAbstract
Introduction: The objective of this research is to analyze and understand how resilience in the face of symbolic gender violence develops in a form of participation in alternative projects, being a response to the search for improving the quality of life. Materials and methods: The research was carried out in various communities in the rural and Afro-Mexican region of Oaxaca, both in the Sierra and on the Pacific coast. Through the use of qualitative and quantitative tools, taking the case study and ethnography, as well as the use of surveys, questionnaires from the chain or snowball perspective. Results: In the biological part, the introduction of tools for the production of bioinputs in medicinal and food gardens was carried out, as well as the production of food supplements, in order to improve the quality of the soil, the plants, the final product for health or food purposes. Discussion: It was identified that, in the cultivation, harvesting and sowing of the nutritional supplement, they gave participation that encourages the organizational processes around food as forms of work, going so far as to create informal groups of communication and support between them. Conclusions: Furthermore, the resilience of the women who make up this form of organization has a positive impact on the production of bioinputs and supplements, improving the quality of products and food and in addition to promoting their autonomy and freedom in the execution of their rights.
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