Call for Papers

Dossier: Poverty and inequalities in the context of Latin American socioeconomic policies in 21st century

Editors:

Iliana Yaschine (PUED-UNAM, México)
Paula Boniolo (CONICET-IIGG UBA, Argentina)

Throughout history, Latin America and the Caribbean has been the most unequal region in the world, with very high levels of concentration of patrimonial and income wealth and opportunities, which has effects on the generation and reproduction of the multiple dimensions of inequality and poverty. This reality represents the persistent failure to achieve economic and social rights for Latin American population and has cut off both economic growth and social justice, democracy and other normative dimensions of full citizenship.

At the end of last century, neoliberal economic and social policies, with their well-known effects on inequality and poverty, were applied in almost all Latin American and Caribbean countries. During the first decade of 21st century we witnessed the return of heterodox economic and progressive social policies in some Latin American States, related to the rise of left-wing governments and the commodities boom. These changes haven't last too long. They have given way to the return of neoliberalism by the side of right-wing governments in several nations.

In this context, it's essential to continue developing knowledge that contributes to better comprehension of inequalities and poverty understood as structural facts in Latin American States. In particular, we need to deepen our knowledge about the relationship between different types of economic and social policies and the production and reproduction of inequalities and poverty.

We encourage the submission of contributions that analyze inequalities and poverty in relation to the different economic and social policies that have been applied in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 21st century. Articles that consider one of the following thematic axes are received:

  • Social and class structure

  • Inequalities in the exercise of economic and social rights

  • Gender, ethnic-racial or territorial inequalities

The proposals can represent different theoretical, disciplinary and methodological perspectives, as well as focus on both objective analyzes or the study of perceptions. Contributions must consider a Latin American perspective and those that include comparative studies between countries and subnational units (such as provinces, states and cities) are especially welcome, without excluding case studies.

The contributions must respect the magazine's approach and the publication guidelines. The dossier will be published in June 2025.

Submission deadline: December 17, 2024