Navigating Identities & Literacies in Activism for Sustainable Development in Latin America
Abigail Martinez Renteria
University of East Anglia
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In the pursuit of comprehending activism for sustainable development in Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Colombia, this presentation addresses the intricate task of exploring self-portrayals and literacies in the realm of ‘activism for sustainable development.’
Drawing on the interplay between the identities and literacies of activists engaged with hybrid communities of practice, this paper focuses on unravelling the dynamics of identity within both activists and the communities involved in activism. As asserted by Taft (2010), this emphasis is crucial because the interplay between identity and strategy is a complex and reciprocal process. Identity claims influence strategic choices, and the approach of individuals and communities to political engagement also plays a role in shaping their identities and the narratives they share.
The research project employs an activist ethnography approach that combines the procedural virtues of ethnography and ‘the need for academics to contribute to activism and [to] the necessity of learning from the participants’ (Reedy & King, 2019, p. 571).
The fluid nature of this perspective is highlighted through real-life examples, which shed light on the complex and reciprocal relationship between identity and literacies in activism for sustainable development. Through an exploration of these dynamics, attendees will gain insights into how activists navigate the challenging terrain of defining and redefining their identities and narratives to effectively engage in diverse and impactful strategies for sustainable development activism and the political implications of these processes.
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