Displaced Indigenous and Afro-Colombian Populations in Bogotá

The article addresses the issue of forced displacement of indigenous and Afro-Colombian populations, showing some of the conditions that lead to this phenomenon, as well as its effects. It also describes how some members of these communities opt for organization and participation in their new contex...

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Main Author: Luis Alberto Arias Barrero
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2011-10-01
Series:Trabajo Social
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/tsocial/article/view/28365
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Summary:The article addresses the issue of forced displacement of indigenous and Afro-Colombian populations, showing some of the conditions that lead to this phenomenon, as well as its effects. It also describes how some members of these communities opt for organization and participation in their new contexts, making territorial claims a priority. This situation is illustrated through the analysis of two ongoing organization experiences in Bogotá
ISSN:0123-4986
2256-5493