Abstract
The <bands> or <gangs> have re-emerged strongly in public discourse in recent years. Sensational headlines about the bloodiest incidents top media covers; parliamentarians and public representatives call for order and the need for <restraint> of a social entity, whose nature is described as inherently violent. The call for <iron fist> seems to be the only means for containing a conflicted youth. However, little is known about life within these groups. The diversity of practices, identifications, meanings, and forms of everyday life that inhabit different territories around the globe. Also, little is known about the mediation experiences that have taken place in countries like Spain or Ecuador, opening paths to conflict resolution peacefully and overcoming the criminalizing perspective by opting for dialogue. What has worked and what has failed in these experiences? Is the iron fist an effective way to end youth conflict? What have been the effects of dialogue and mediation with the groups? What approaches do we consider more useful for the future?.
| Translated title of the contribution | Ecuador: The Difficult Societal Integration of Street Youth Groups |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish (Ecuador) |
| Title of host publication | BANDAS FUERA, BANDAS DENTRO. Organizaciones juveniles de calle. |
| Publisher | Nuevos Emprendimiento Editoriales (NED) |
| Pages | 193-216 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-84-19407-06-1 |
| State | Published - 15 May 2023 |
Keywords
- Gangs
- Media
- Youth
- Public debate
- Band
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 413A Social and Cultural Studies
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