Abstract

VERA CORTES, Gabriela; VAN DER WAL, Hans  and  CHACON CASTELLANOS, Aída. The peasant social memory facing the processes of territorialization in Comalcalco, Tabasco. Entrediversidades rev. cienc. soc. humanid. [online]. 2023, vol.20, e202307.  Epub Dec 18, 2023. ISSN 2007-7610.  https://doi.org/10.31644/ed.iei.v20.2023.a04.

The aim of this study is to analyze the processes of territorialization through social memory in part of the Chontalpa (Tabasco region in southeastern Mexico). The approach involved the application of semi-structured interviews in various communities in the year 2017 and 2021. The collection of information allowed for the identification of diverse variables for the social study of the region. The elements addressed focus on the processes of territorialization by the state and local elites that influenced the formation of social vulnerability to social inequality and insecurity. Consequently, the reflections and actions taken by the communities to confront social, economic, and territorial changes are explored. Despite the various responses to these impositions, the majority group presented here has been compelled to integrate into the labor and service market, as well as to migrate when internal economic conditions have demanded it. Nevertheless, a strong link exists between a significant local attachment, along with strong support in family units.

Keywords : Social vulnerability; Social memory; Territorial inequality; Chontalpa; Territorialization.

        · abstract in Spanish     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )