José María Arguedas: la comprensión de procesos de transculturación y aculturación.

Abstract

The research addressed the issue of transculturation and acculturation that impacts the Chachi nationality in the community of Agua Clara, Ecuador, with the objective of understanding the processes of transculturation and acculturation through the author José María Arguedas in the Chachi nationality of the community of Agua Clara and in the Bilingual Intercultural Community Education Unit Isabel de Santiago. A methodology was applied with an approach that combined qualitative data, exploratory type using statistical, descriptive and bibliographic methods. On the other hand, the study considered as a sample 20 people for the interviews and discussion groups under their consent, who are part of the group of adults and older adults belonging to the Agua Clara community site. The results revealed that the Chachi community faces significant challenges in preserving their cultural identity due to the influence of western culture, migration to urban areas and discrimination. Teachers stressed the importance of producing educational materials in the native language and the need for educational programs to preserve traditions. The works and legacy of José María Arguedas are considered valuable to inspire literary initiatives in Cha'palaa and remind us of the importance of documenting and preserving cultural richness. In conclusion, this research highlights the relevance of education, the documentation of cultural traditions, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.