Analysis of women's participation in the process of reconstitution of the Yampara Suyu Nation towards self-determination

Abstract

This study analyzes women's participation in the reconstitution process of the Yampara Suyu Nation, emphasizing their contribution to self-determination and the strengthening of community sociopolitical organizations. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-interpretive design, grounded in decolonial and community gender perspectives. Data was collected through seven in-depth interviews, three life stories, and a review of documents such as community norms, minutes, and organizational discourses. This allowed for an understanding of the experiences, practices, and meanings constructed by women regarding their political, cultural, and territorial participation. Data analysis was conducted through thematic categorization and hermeneutic interpretation.

The results demonstrate that women play a fundamental role in the reconstitution processes of Yampara Suyu, acting as guardians of historical memory, transmitters of ancestral knowledge, and political actors in the defense of territory and collective identity. However, tensions persist related to patriarchal structures that limit their full recognition in decision-making spaces. It is concluded that the active participation of women constitutes a strategic axis for consolidating self-determination and building more inclusive organizational forms, consistent with the original Indigenous worldview.