Wednesday, November 14, 2007,Aaron Sussman, who is pursuing Dual Masters Degrees in Latin American Studies and Community & Regional Planning, will present the results of his field research, "Indigenous Identity in Monimbó, Nicaragua as a Catalyst for Community Organizing."
The indigenous community of Monimbó, Masaya, Nicaragua is known for its fervent opposition to external influence. As an indigenous community whose essentialized characteristics have largely disappeared (language, dress), this rebellious and independent nature has been studied through the historical context of armed resistance during the Sandinista Revolution. This research seeks to understand how Monimboseño identity - a product of social, historical, and economic conditions – manifests itself today in the nature and objectives of local community organizing. It reveals that resistance to external forces persists and a real tension has emerged between
traditional institutions and modern development needs.
The presentation will be at 12:00 at the Latin American and Iberian Institute (801 Yale NE).
Refreshments will be provided
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Has this research been published anywhere? If not, would it be possible to gain access to this research? I am doing a project which will be comparing indigenous identity in two different central american communities, and I think it would be really helpful to see what perspective you gained in studying Monimbo. I would, of course, cite any ideas or information gained from the article!
Josie
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