The Term Latin America

Espinosa, Aurelio M.

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“…The term Latin America is historically inaccurate (American Historical Association, 1945;Espinosa, 1918)-given the continent's highly diverse cultures and populations who are not of Latin origin but rather a mix of multi-ethnic groups of Indigenous origin, descendants of African slaves and other ethnic compositions (Wade, 2010). The popularized Indigenous term for the Americas, Abya Yala, will be used interchangeably throughout the article.…”

Section: Latin America and Social Work In And Of The Southmentioning

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Latin American Perspectives on Indigenous Social Work: In Search of Mind, Body, and Soul

Scherf

2022

SSRN Journal

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Section: Latin America and Social Work In And Of The Southmentioning

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Latin American Perspectives on Indigenous Social Work: In Search of Mind, Body, and Soul

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2022

SSRN Journal

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“…Processes of decolonization and other political transitions (e.g., from dictatorships to democracies) have also shaped the political, social, and economic organization of countries of this region (Aya Pastrana et al, 2019; Levitsky, 2018). Indicative of the contested nature of the term Latin America (Espinosa, 1918), some of these are also characteristics of countries from the Caribbean that are often presented together with Latin American countries as a group (i.e., LAC—Latin America and the Caribbean) (World Bank, 2019; United Nations, 2020). Some regional classifications include as Latin American countries, those from the Caribbean whose inhabitants speak a Romance language (e.g., Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Haiti) (Pallardy & Cunningham, 2017).…”

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Social Marketing in Latin America: A Historical Overview

Alonso-Vazquez

Pastrana

2022

Social Marketing Quarterly

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Background Although research about the trajectory of social marketing in the Global South has recently emerged, there is still limited scientific evidence exploring the past and current state of social marketing in Latin America. Understanding how social marketing has been used broadly in Latin America can help identify areas to prioritize and further advance social marketing research in the region. Focus of the Article This article provides evidence of the evolution of social marketing in Latin America from the 1960s. It offers a better understanding of the application of social marketing in this region, and focuses on identifying challenges and applications illustrative of its evolution. Importance to the Social Marketing Field This study provides a historical overview of the evolution of social marketing in Latin America. It explores how social marketing has been applied across time to drive positive social change in this region. Relevant studies identified during this study serve as valuable information for researchers and practitioners interested in studying and applying social marketing in Latin America and similar contexts. Methods This exploratory study presents a broad overview of the body of literature with a focus on illustrative examples that depict the trajectory of social marketing in Latin America across time. Evidence in English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages were collected through diverse sources including search engines, academic databases, social marketing journals, and consultation with researchers and practitioners from the region. This search was complemented with evidence from a selection of classic social marketing books. Results The evidence collected shows that social marketing has been used in Latin America for four decades but still has not achieved its full potential. Findings show a predominant use of downstream social marketing approaches as opposed to midstream or upstream approaches. Results also show that international funding was a key element for grounding the use of social marketing in Latin America between the 1970s and 1990s but it appears to be less predominant after these decades. Recommendations for Research or Practice Further research is required to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Latin American social marketing landscape. Scholars and practitioners are invited to share experiences and further investigate conceptualizations of social marketing from their unique contexts, realities, and native languages. Limitations This study was delimited to provide a historical overview of the use of social marketing in Latin America based on a synthesis of the existing literature. A systematic approach to evidence synthesis is recommended for future studies on this topic.

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“…The term Latin America is historically inaccurate (American Historical Association, 1945; Espinosa, 1918)—given the continent’s highly diverse cultures and populations who are not of Latin origin but rather a mix of multi-ethnic groups of Indigenous origin, descendants of African slaves and other ethnic compositions (Wade, 2010). The popularized Indigenous term for the Americas, Abya Yala, will be used interchangeably throughout the article.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Latin American perspectives on Indigenous social work: in search of mind, body, and soul

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2022

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Despite sharing different cultures, customs, and pasts, Indigenous peoples in Latin America often face similar problems such as eviction from their ancestral lands, persecution, cultural genocide, and loss of their livelihoods. Yet, their knowledges and socio-cultural practices persist and have a lot to contribute to social work theory and practice despite being largely overlooked in Eurocentric and western social work curricula and formal education. Even though Indigenous social work has become a more popularized topic, the mainstream literature on the subject has often ignored the experiences of Latin American countries. Considering that, the aims of this article are at exploring, mapping, and presenting a synthesis of main concepts, trends, and values that could orientate social workers in their practice with Indigenous people and communities in the region of Latin America.

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The Term Latin America

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Latin American Perspectives on Indigenous Social Work: In Search of Mind, Body, and Soul

Latin American Perspectives on Indigenous Social Work: In Search of Mind, Body, and Soul

Social Marketing in Latin America: A Historical Overview

Latin American perspectives on Indigenous social work: in search of mind, body, and soul

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