Decolonizing Democratic Hegemony: The Indigenous Movement and Democratization in Ecuador

This thesis examines the role of the indigenous movement in Ecuador on the ongoing process of democratization in that country. My study demonstrates that a comprehensive social movement such as Ecuador's indigenous movement has great potential for having a positive impact on democracy. However, these movements are not without their shortcomings which are clearly demonstrated by some of the actions of CONAIE. This study also points out several factors which are crucial in determining social movements' effect on democracy.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science

Department dc:contributor.department

Political Science

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2002

Author dc:creator

• Bowen, James David

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Corntassel, Jeffrey J.

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Borer, Douglas A.
• Arnold, Linda J.

• social movements
• democratization
• Ecuador
• indigenous peoples

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Dc Identifier Other

etd-05082002-170038

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/32361