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El rescate de las comunidades en el marco de la Globalización
Vindicating communities in the context of globalization
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Abstract The prevalence & increase, specially in recent years, of diverse problems (social, economic environmental) particularly in Latin America have led various sectors to question globalization as a convenient model for the development of these countries. In this article we present & analyse, in general t... view more
The prevalence & increase, specially in recent years, of diverse problems (social, economic environmental) particularly in Latin America have led various sectors to question globalization as a convenient model for the development of these countries. In this article we present & analyse, in general terms, some notions, characteristics & implications of globalization, from two antagonistic versions: The first of them refers to the notion of globalization from the point of view of its creators & adepts, while the second one is based on the version ellaborated by its oponents. In this regard, we present some similarities between the first version with the dominant paradigm in science & between the second one with emergent paradigms. Thus, in the first version globalization is understood as the unique, universal, undeniable & irreversible reality, whereas in the second one various constructions regarding globalization, which signify this phenomenon as culturally & historically constructed & hence dynamic, are formulated. This second version serves us as base for analysing the impact of globalization on economically deprived communities in our continent & simultaneously for illustrating the potentialities of these communities, empowered through the contributions of community social psychology, for resisting unfavourable effects of globalization upon them.... view less
Classification
Social Psychology
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Communities; Globalization; Pluralism; Economic Development; Latin America
Document language
Spanish
Publication Year
2006
Page/Pages
p. 46-57
Journal
Athenea Digital: Revista de Pensamiento e Investigacion Social (2006) 9
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications