Prejudice and pride
Book 1983 Belote, Linda

Saraguro QuichuaSouth America > Central Andes
This source describes ethnic relations between largely rural Indians and largely town-dwelling whites in the Parish of Saraguro, Loja Province, Ecuador. The power of whites over Indians comes largely through their control of government and finance, w...

Development in spite of itself
essay 1981 Belote, Linda & Belote, James

Saraguro QuichuaSouth America > Central Andes
In this source the authors review the roles of three institutions in promoting culture change among the Saraguro Quechua during the middle/late-twentieth century. In order of importance these were: folklore music groups, religious organizations, and ...

Indigenous destiny in indigenous hands
essay 2003 Macas, Luis et al.

Saraguro QuichuaSouth America > Central Andes
This article is based on the life and activities of Dr. Luis Macas, who became Euador's minister of agriculture in 2003, and was an early participant in the development of national literacy and bilingual education programs in Ecuador. The interviews ...