Race and Ethnicity in Contemporary Latin America
This track explores the evolving dynamics of race and ethnicity in Latin American societies. It aims to analyze contemporary issues and movements related to racial identity and ethnic diversity.
Explore the proposed two-day programme developed around the conference Session Tracks and aligned United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.
Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.
Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.
Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.
This track explores the evolving dynamics of race and ethnicity in Latin American societies. It aims to analyze contemporary issues and movements related to racial identity and ethnic diversity.
This session addresses the enduring effects of colonialism on the formation of identities in Latin America. It seeks to uncover how historical injustices continue to shape contemporary social and cultural landscapes.
Focusing on the concept of mestizaje, this track examines the intersections of culture, race, and identity in Latin America. It invites discussions on how hybrid identities challenge traditional notions of belonging.
Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.
This session highlights the struggles and resilience of Indigenous communities in asserting their identities within the Latin American context. It emphasizes the role of identity politics in advocating for social justice and recognition.
This track delves into the contributions of Afro-Latin communities to the cultural and social fabric of Latin America. It focuses on themes of heritage, resistance, and the ongoing fight against discrimination.
This session examines the tensions between nationalism and multiculturalism in Latin American countries. It seeks to understand how these ideologies influence identity formation and social cohesion.
Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.
On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.
Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.
Focusing on the experiences of Latin American diasporas, this track explores how migration shapes identities across borders. It highlights the complexities of belonging and cultural exchange in transnational contexts.
This session investigates the intersections of gender, race, and identity in Latin America. It aims to highlight how these factors contribute to unique experiences of oppression and resistance.
This track focuses on the role of social justice movements in shaping identities within Latin American societies. It examines how activism influences collective identity and fosters solidarity among marginalized groups.
Refreshment interval and professional networking.
This session explores the politics of belonging in multicultural Latin American contexts. It addresses how policies and societal attitudes affect the inclusion and exclusion of various racial and ethnic groups.
This track invites discussions on postcolonial theories as they relate to race and identity in Latin America. It seeks to analyze how these perspectives can inform contemporary understandings of social dynamics and cultural expressions.
Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.
Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.
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