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coastal Ecuadorian Travestâi
Title
The coastal Ecuadorian Travestâi: an analysis of social space.
Creator
Brooks, Eve E., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology
Abstract/Description
This research is based on an ethnographic study conducted in 2008. The study took place in Ecuador's coastal province of Manabâi and investigates the lives of a community of transvestite males, known locally as travestâis. This research holds that the social space in which the travestâis live and work, in Puerto Lopez, is negotiated and maintained through a complex interchange of three key factors: the experience of mother's love, the local economy, and sexual desire. The social space itself...
Show moreThis research is based on an ethnographic study conducted in 2008. The study took place in Ecuador's coastal province of Manabâi and investigates the lives of a community of transvestite males, known locally as travestâis. This research holds that the social space in which the travestâis live and work, in Puerto Lopez, is negotiated and maintained through a complex interchange of three key factors: the experience of mother's love, the local economy, and sexual desire. The social space itself is defined as a "binary passage." Most of the travestâis are employed as hairdressers, and they draw a wide range of clientele from Puerto Lopez and surrounding smaller villages. Yet, how is it that travestâis can lead open and productive lives in a region that highly values machismo? This research focuses on both the origins of the travestâis' social space and the means by which it is maintained through key discourses.
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Date Issued
2009
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/368610
Subject Headings
Transvestism, Social aspects, Gender identity, Homosexuality, Social aspects, Men, Sexual behavior
Format
Document (PDF)
Indians and underdogs
Title
Indians and underdogs: notions of identity and the symbolic language of resistance in coastal Ecuador.
Creator
Nohe, Sarah Anne., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology
Abstract/Description
This thesis examines identity as a process, how it is a reflection of, or reaction to, social, economic, and political circumstances. Identity is examined, through an ethnographically informed analysis, as it is represented, contested, and focused in the visual discourse of a small population. The research suggests that identity manifests at specific and strategic moments within the symbolic practices of resistance in coastal Ecuador. Grievances to economic and political power structures are...
Show moreThis thesis examines identity as a process, how it is a reflection of, or reaction to, social, economic, and political circumstances. Identity is examined, through an ethnographically informed analysis, as it is represented, contested, and focused in the visual discourse of a small population. The research suggests that identity manifests at specific and strategic moments within the symbolic practices of resistance in coastal Ecuador. Grievances to economic and political power structures are acted out in clear-cut identity terms, or motifs, and function to organize diverse interests into social action. The study illustrates two identity motifs that are commonly asserted in the local context: depictions of being indigenous and of being the underdog. Using local examples, this thesis addresses the complexities of identity formation, examines the strategic capacity of identity, and offers insight into the relationships between identity, resistance, and power.
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Date Issued
2008
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/166453
Subject Headings
Group identity, Political aspects, Social movements, Indians of South America, Government relations, Indians of South America, Ethnic identity
Format
Document (PDF)
social and environmental effects of shrimp mariculture
Title
The social and environmental effects of shrimp mariculture: case studies of two coastal villages in Ecuador.
Creator
Crider, Mary C., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Environmental Sciences
Abstract/Description
Shrimp mariculture expansion in developing countries has been criticized for its ecological destruction and the resulting social conflicts. In Ecuador, shrimp pond development particularly affects rural, coastal communities. This study addresses the environmental and social effects of shrimp farming in two Ecuadorian villages, Muisne and Bunche. Interview and survey responses indicate that locals have an overall negative view of the industry. In some instances, such as increased class...
Show moreShrimp mariculture expansion in developing countries has been criticized for its ecological destruction and the resulting social conflicts. In Ecuador, shrimp pond development particularly affects rural, coastal communities. This study addresses the environmental and social effects of shrimp farming in two Ecuadorian villages, Muisne and Bunche. Interview and survey responses indicate that locals have an overall negative view of the industry. In some instances, such as increased class marginalization through reduced access to subsistence collection areas, shrimp farming directly results in conflict. However, the data also demonstrates that ponds are only one of various stressors on mangrove ecosystems. Furthermore, mariculture provides benefits to the community, including increasing employment opportunities, the local economy, and shrimp availability. In spite of these benefits, local negative perception suggests modifications to existing regulations and educational programs are necessary to minimize impacts and help the community understand the multiple factors affecting their ecosystem and livelihoods.
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Date Issued
2012
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3342043
Subject Headings
Mariculture, Environmental aspects, Mariculture, Social aspects, Mariculture, Economic aspects, Ecosystem management
Format
Document (PDF)