essay

Development in spite of itself: the Saraguro case

cultural transformations and ethnicity in modern ecuadorUrbana • Published In 1981 • Pages: 450-476

By: Belote, Linda, Belote, James.

Abstract
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 the Andean Mission, a government development agency that promoted modernization programs in sanitation, furniture, textiles and clothing, and agriculture and animal husbandry. The only material innovations accepted by the Indians were those which increased politico-economic security and independence without impinging upon ethnic identity. Corresponding attempts at political centralization of the native family- and community-based authority system fared worse. Overall institutional goals of the integration of Saraguros into the national economy failed due to misunderstanding of native resistance to assimilation.
Subjects
Public welfare
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Economic planning and development
Congregations
Religious offenses
Musical and theatrical productions
Ethnic stratification
Cultural identity and pride
culture
Saraguro Quichua
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1983
Field Date
1962-1972
Coverage Date
1955-1975
Coverage Place
Saraguro Canton, Loja Province, Ecuador
Notes
Linda Smith Belote and Jim Belote
Includes bibliographical references (p. 474-476)
LCCN
81004402
LCSH
Quechua Indians