Afrodescendants and the matrix of social inequality in Latin America: challenges for inclusion. Summary
Abstract
This document, a summary of the study “Afrodescendientes y la matriz de la desigualdad social en América Latina: retos para la inclusión”, provides new and updated information on the living conditions of Afrodescendants. Progress has been made in various areas of development, but not enough to overcome the racism and deep structural inequalities that still exist. These findings highlight the urgent challenges facing States and society at large. Accordingly, a set of policy recommendations is offered for consideration in the necessary processes of transformation and deepening of democracy in the region.
Abstract
Introduction .-- A. Conceptual framework .-- B. Regulatory framework for promoting equality and guaranteeing the rights of the Afrodescendent population in Latin America .-- C. The Afrodescendent movement and organizations, participation and representation .-- D. Statistical visibility of the Afrodescendent population and the right to information .-- E. The Afrodescendent demographic context .-- F. Poverty, stratification and access to services .-- G. Health inequalities .-- H. Inequalities in education .-- I. Afrodescendants with disabilities .-- J. Inequalities in the world of work .-- K. Violence .-- L. Racism and migration: intersectionality within a common issue .-- M. Institutional framework and policies for promoting racial equality .-- N. Conclusions and recommendations.
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Afrodescendientes y la matriz de la desigualdad social en América Latina: retos para la inclusión. SíntesisAfrodescendentes e a matriz da desigualdade social na América Latina: desafios para a inclusão. Síntese
Les personnes d’ascendance africaine et la matrice de l’inégalité sociale en Amérique latine: les défis de l’inclusion. Synthèse
ECLAC Subtopics
INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT ; INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND AFRO-DESCENDANTS ; INEQUALITY ; SOCIAL RIGHTSUnited Nations Subtopics
PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT ; ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS ; SOCIAL INTEGRATION ; EQUALITY ; RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ; LEGAL ASPECTS ; INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS ; SOCIAL MOVEMENTS ; STATISTICAL DATA ; POPULATION DISTRIBUTION ; SOCIAL CONDITIONS ; POVERTY ; BASIC SERVICES ; HEALTH ; EDUCATION ; PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ; EMPLOYMENT ; VIOLENCE ; MIGRATION ; XENOPHOBIA ; SOCIAL POLICYCountry / Region
LATIN AMERICACollections
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