Canessa, A (2006) 'Todos somos indígenas: Towards a new language of national political identity.' Bulletin of Latin American Research, 25 (2). 241 - 263. ISSN 0261-3050

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Abstract

One of the most striking aspects of 'Red October' was the central role played by indigenous groups and their leaders who were largely able to set the agenda of protest. This paper explores how the concept of indigeneity as a mobilising concept has moved from the periphery of the political arena to centre stage. Two indigenous leaders played significant roles: whereas the political rhetoric of Felipe Quispe is exclusionary and particularistic, Evo Morales's rhetoric is inclusive and broad. Indigenous identity as articulated by indigenous leaders is contrasted to the identities expressed by rural people and raises the question of how indigeneity is defined and by whom. © The Author 2006 Journal Compilation © 2006 Society for Latin American Studies.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology, Department of
Depositing User:	Elena Pupaza
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2015 14:11
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2017 22:20
URI:	http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/9852

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