El Estado multicultural mexicano y sus impactos en la apertura de derechos colectivos de la población afrodescendiente

Abstract

The so-called multiculturalism, as a proposal, claims to be the solution in Mexico to organize its society which is characterized by its indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples. However, the theoretical roots, assumptions, characteristics and objectives underlying this model remain concealed in relation to the country’s particular context. The following essay aims to explore the solution proposed by the Mexican State to manage and integrate cultural diversity, as a pluricultural and multiethnic nation, taking as a case of analysis, it focuses on the implementation of collective rights of the Afro-descendant people, even though the premises, proposals and origins of this model emerged from the specific Canadian experience. Therefore, this study undertakes a comparative analysis between the Mexican case and the Canadian case to answer the question if multiculturalism can really be the appropriate model to address and regulate “the problems” derived from cultural diversity in Mexico.