scholarly journals Editorial

Collectivus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Ivonne Molinares Guerrero ◽  
Eliana Sanandres Campis ◽  
Davide Riccardi
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Human Movements ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Gender

La revista Collectivus, con esta nueva publicación del volumen 6, número 1, titulada “migraciones y género desde una perspectiva transnacional”, ofrece un espacio monográfico inédito cuyo propósito es profundizar el estudio sobre los movimientos humanos mundiales analizando, especialmente, la realidad y el enfoque femenino.Los 13 artículos del presente número, con el propósito de ofrecer una mirada holística, interdisciplinaria e intercultural de la temática, se nutrieron de las contribuciones que aportaron las autoras y los autores desde Latinoamérica, el Caribe y Europa.AbstractThe magazine Collectivus, with this new publication of volume 6, number 1, entitled "Migrations and gender from a transnational perspective", offers an unpublished monographic space whose purpose is to deepen the study of world human movements, analyzing, in particular, the reality and the female approach.The 13 articles of this issue, with the purpose of offering a holistic, interdisciplinary and intercultural view of the subject, were nourished by the contributions contributed by the authors and authors from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. 

A new book on China's relations with Latin America and the Caribbean

2021 ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Alexandra V. Sitenko
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
International Experts

The author reviews a collective monograph on the pages of which international experts analyze the main aspects and principles of China's relationship with Latin and Caribbean America today, right up to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The chapters of the book cover most of the countries in the region, and the subject of the study is both bilateral and multilateral interaction.

scholarly journals Social and Gender Inequalities in Depressive Symptoms Among Urban Older Adults of Latin America and the Caribbean

2007 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. S226-S236 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Eugenia Alvarado ◽  
M. Victoria Zunzunegui ◽  
F. Beland ◽  
M. Sicotte ◽  
L. Tellechea
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Gender Inequalities ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Gender

Public Opinion Toward LGBT People and Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Chaux ◽  
Manuela León ◽  
Lina Cuellar ◽  
Juliana Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Attitudes Toward Homosexuality ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Multiple Variables ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Lgbt People ◽  
And Gender

Important changes toward more acceptance of homosexuality seem to be occurring in many countries around the world. However, large differences exist between individuals, societal groups, countries, and regions in attitudes toward homosexuality. Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAmC) are not an exception in either of these trends. More positive attitudes toward homosexuality in LatAmC countries and significant legal and political changes in favor of LBGT rights have been occurring in the region since the third wave of democratization in the 1980s. Nonetheless, there are important limitations to these advancements: they are highly uneven; they are fragile and likely to become targets of politically motivated public outrage; enforcement is irregular and often faces hostile resistance from the civil servants appointed to enact and uphold them; and LGBT individuals continue to face high levels of violence, making the region one of the deadliest for sexual and gender minorities, particularly trans women. Analyses from two large surveys, conducted periodically in several LatAmC countries, which include questions about homophobic attitudes (the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study, or ICCS, and the Latin American Public Opinion Project, or LAPOP) show a clear historical pattern of increased acceptance toward homosexuality in most countries. They also reveal large differences between countries with high (e.g., Uruguay) or low (e.g., Haiti) levels of acceptance of homosexuality. Multiple variables are associated with these differences. In almost all countries, women and more educated, less religious, and more politically active participants show more positive attitudes toward homosexuality than men and less educated, more religious (especially evangelical) and less politically involved participants. The analysis of attitudes toward homosexuality in LatAmC shows that (a) change in attitudes at a large scale is possible and is occurring relatively fast in LatAmC; (b) some countries are greatly lagging behind in these changes, especially in the Caribbean; and (c) policies and programs are urgently needed in the region, not only to facilitate changes in those countries where homophobic attitudes are still very common, but also to consolidate changes that have already been occurring.

scholarly journals Sexual and gender minorities rights in Latin America and the Caribbean: a multi-country evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Malta ◽  
Reynaldo Cardoso ◽  
Luiz Montenegro ◽  
Jaqueline Gomes de Jesus ◽  
Michele Seixas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
South American ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minorities ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Same Sex Marriage ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Gender Minorities ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background Although the extent of legal inequities experienced by sexual and gender minorities (SGM) has declined during recent decades, this population still enjoys fewer legal protections and benefits than the non-gender-variant, heterosexual population. Herein we analyze the current scenario of SGM rights in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Methods Policy documents and governmental strategies addressing SGM rights were analyzed within a timeline framework by three major LAC sub-regions: the Caribbean, Mesoamerica and South America. Results Our search identified 88 eligible documents addressing the following categories: (1) legal protections towards same-sex couples (decriminalization of same-sex acts among consenting adults, legal recognition of same-sex unions, same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples), and (2) anti-discrimination laws (SGM allowed to serve openly in the military and anti-discrimination laws related to sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression). The majority of Caribbean countries prohibit same-sex acts between consenting adults, while in Mesoamerica same-sex couples do not have equal marriage rights and are not allowed to adopt as a couple. In the Caribbean and Mesoamerica transgender people lack proper legal protection. Legislation to protect SGM rights in South America is the most inclusive and progressive in LAC. Several countries recognize same-sex marriage and the right of transgender people to legally change their name and gender. The majority of South American countries have some kind of anti-discrimination law, but no effective mechanisms to enforce these laws. In spite of those progresses, the LAC region registers the highest rate of violence and hate crimes against SGM in the world. Conclusion In the Caribbean and Mesoamerica the overall discriminatory legislation exacerbates violence against SGM within a social and cultural context of strong sexist, gender stereotypes and widespread violence. This scenario is driving hundreds of SGM to leave their home countries. In spite of progressive legislations, several South American countries are currently controlled either by highly conservative leaders (e.g. Brazil and Chile) or by repressive dictators (Venezuela). The near future of the LAC region is unknown, but if such trends continue, severe human rights problems, including setbacks in SGM legal protections, are likely.

scholarly journals Governance of knowledge and innovation in the Ibero-American agri-food system

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. e0112
Author(s):  
Jose-Maria Garcia-Alvarez-Coque ◽  
Eugenia Saini ◽  
Esther Esteban-Rodrigo ◽  
Francisco Mas-Verdu
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Food System ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Organizational Evaluation ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Gender

Aim of study: Governance and the knowledge and innovation system (KIS) are interrelated concepts. Knowledge management best practices are linked to KIS performance. This article explores the governance of the leading research, development, and innovation institutes in Ibero-American agriculture, food, and agro-industry sector. The paper reports mapping of the governance of 20 agricultural research institutes.Area of study: Latin America and the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.Material and methods: In total, 51 strategic objectives for effective governance were identified. Self-evaluation by the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) was validated at a workshop backed by FONTAGRO, a cooperation mechanism amongst Latin American and the Caribbean countries, Portugal and Spain, and the Ibero-American Network of NARIs.Main results: As a strength, the key dimension of NARIs appears to be coordination and cooperation. This result was acknowledged in the internal and external evaluations and supports previous research on the relevance of innovation networks in Latin America. By contrast, as a challenge, the key dimension appears to be demand articulation, followed closely by capacity building. Most of the institutes are also well-positioned to develop deeper ties with social and environmental challenges.Research highlights: In the medium and long term, NARIs should make efforts to improve the processes of organizational evaluation and learning, demand articulation, and strategic direction of the institutions. Improvement in management processes, in addition to best practices social responsibility and gender equality, appear to be short-term priorities.

scholarly journals Conviviality in Unequal Societies: Perspectives from Latin America Thematic Scope and Preliminary Research Programme

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sibylla Merian Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
The Political ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Living Together ◽  
American Research ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Gender

The Maria Sibylla Merian International Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America (Mecila) will study past and present forms of social, political, religious and cultural conviviality, above all in Latin America and the Caribbean while also considering comparisons and interdependencies between this region and other parts of the world. Conviviality, for the purpose of Mecila, is an analytical concept to circumscribe ways of living together in concrete contexts. Therefore, conviviality admits gradations – from more horizontal forms to highly asymmetrical convivial models. By linking studies about interclass, interethnic, intercultural, interreligious and gender relations in Latin America and the Caribbean with international studies about conviviality, Mecila strives to establish an innovative exchange with benefits for both European and Latin American research. The focus on convivial contexts in Latin America and the Caribbean broadens the horizon of conviviality research, which is often limited to the contemporary European context. By establishing a link to research on conviviality, studies related to Latin America gain visibility, influence and impact given the political and analytical urgency that accompanies discussions about coexistence with differences in European and North American societies, which are currently confronted with increasing socioeconomic and power inequalities and intercultural and interreligious conflicts.

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