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Discusses the inclusion of the voices of indigenous peoples in Guatemalan development projects, & the significance of the global indigenous rights movements. Although indigenous groups of Mayan origin were officially recognized in the 1985 Guatemalan Constitution, it is maintained that the principle of equality under the law has been used to disqualify claims to ethnic identity, & squelch Mayan proposals for unity in diversity as a key characteristic of Guatemalan society. The nature of debates over the place of ethnic minorities in development is examined, along with the historical impact of liberals, Marxists, & culturalists on Guatemalan society; the awakening of local & ethnic consciousness spawned by globalization; & globalization as an attitude. It is concluded that globalization has promoted the recognition of indigenous peoples who were once isolated from the centers of power. The impact of electronic means of information & global commercial/economic/cultural activities is discussed, along with the need for Mayans & other indigenous populations to develop new survival strategies & mechanisms for adapting to the new system. 10 References. J. Lindroth

Discusses the inclusion of the voices of indigenous peoples in Guatemalan development projects, & the significance of the global indigenous rights movements. Although indigenous groups of Mayan origin were officially recognized in the 1985 Guatemalan Constitution, it is maintained that the principle of equality under the law has been used to disqualify claims to ethnic identity, & squelch Mayan proposals for unity in diversity as a key characteristic of Guatemalan society. The nature of debates over the place of ethnic minorities in development is examined, along with the historical impact of liberals, Marxists, & culturalists on Guatemalan society; the awakening of local & ethnic consciousness spawned by globalization; & globalization as an attitude. It is concluded that globalization has promoted the recognition of indigenous peoples who were once isolated from the centers of power. The impact of electronic means of information & global commercial/economic/cultural activities is discussed, along with the need for Mayans & other indigenous populations to develop new survival strategies & mechanisms for adapting to the new system. 10 References. J. Lindroth