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The Dispute Over Seeds: Indigenous And Peasant Struggles For Food Sovereignty In Chiapas, Mexico., Carol Hernandez-Rodriguez
The Dispute Over Seeds: Indigenous And Peasant Struggles For Food Sovereignty In Chiapas, Mexico., Carol Hernandez-Rodriguez
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This research project explores the implications of these developments for indigenous and peasant communities in Chiapas, Mexico, whose food sovereignty depends on the conservation and reproduction of native seeds.
The research project focuses on the following questions:
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How do neoliberal policies in the agrarian system impact the food sovereignty of indigenous and peasant communities in the Global South?
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How are indigenous and peasant communities in Chiapas contesting neoliberal policies and strengthening their food sovereignty?