Mujeres en la periferia ́ ́ es una obra colectiva que se acerca al estudio de la exclusión social en las mujeres. La complejidad de dicho fenómeno hace muy difícil hablar de él en general por lo que el libro adopta una aproximación sectorial que tiene la virtud de ofrecer una visión más afinada, más "a medida" de cada uno de los colectivos que aquí se han seleccionado. La exclusión es un proceso social, un fenómeno situado en el espacio, en el tiempo y determinado por ciertas condiciones de posibilidad con las que cada mujer en particular se encuentra. Esta posición es beligerante con las explicaciones naturalizadas (individuales o deficitarias) de la pobreza, la marginación, etc. que en ocasiones han adoptado algunos estudios sobre estas cuestiones. Este libro trata de transmitir el mensaje de la necesidad del restablecimiento de la ciudadanía para todas las personas y mantener a la vez una mirada atenta a los procesos sociales que provocan la injusticia y al sufrimiento individual que ello genera.

In today's educational landscape, a pressing issue looms: deeply entrenched within the system are the prevailing cultural norms that have historically perpetuated the dominance of white, middle-class values. This has, in turn, marginalized and stigmatized traditionally underrepresented student cultures as inherently deficient. As the United States educational system grapples with a dramatic increase in low-income, non-white, and linguistically diverse students, now is the time to confront these inequalities that undermine student achievement. This challenge has thrust teachers into the forefront, compelling them to embrace social justice practices in their classrooms as counternarratives. Supporting Activist Practices in Education emerges as a timely and essential solution to address this educational conundrum. Within the pages of this book, a compelling narrative unfolds—one that delves deep into the experiences of educators who actively employ teaching as a form of activism, transcending traditional norms. Teaching through activism, as defined in this volume, represents the courageous actions of educators who champion participatory citizenship for social justice within their classrooms, nurturing environments that foster critical thinking about the world. This book emphasizes the imperative of challenging and dismantling systemic injustices, and it underscores the pivotal role of social justice as a framework for effective pedagogical practices.

Poverty and inequality in Latin America are easily recognizable in the faces of women, Afro-descendents, the indigenous, people with disabilities, victims of HIV/AIDS, and other groups outside the societal mainstream. Social Inclusion and Economic Development in Latin America reviews the common features of these excluded populations, including their invisibility in official statistics and the stigma, discrimination, and disadvantages they have long endured. But it also examines the region's inclusionary policies and programs that can improve access by these groups to the quality social services and economic and political resources these groups need to level the playing field. Case studies examine ethnic and racial political organization, gender quotas, and labor markets across the region, and social exclusion in Brazil, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Comparative studies summarize social inclusion policies of both the European Union and selected countries on the Continent.