The document discusses the psychosocial functions of artisanal work among indigenous artisans in Chiapas, Mexico. It argues that artisanal work serves both economic and sociocultural purposes for indigenous communities. While artisans face difficulties like precariousness and lack of recognition, their crafts also contribute to the economic, social, and cultural reproduction of their groups. Additionally, handicrafts convey important social, historical, and identity-related meanings and symbols. The analysis of handicraft production should consider its cultural, psychosocial, and economic dimensions in a complementary way in order to understand the processes of production, circulation, and consumption fully.
The document discusses the psychosocial functions of artisanal work among indigenous artisans in Chiapas, Mexico. It argues that artisanal work serves both economic and sociocultural purposes for indigenous communities. While artisans face difficulties like precariousness and lack of recognition, their crafts also contribute to the economic, social, and cultural reproduction of their groups. Additionally, handicrafts convey important social, historical, and identity-related meanings and symbols. The analysis of handicraft production should consider its cultural, psychosocial, and economic dimensions in a complementary way in order to understand the processes of production, circulation, and consumption fully.
The document discusses the psychosocial functions of artisanal work among indigenous artisans in Chiapas, Mexico. It argues that artisanal work serves both economic and sociocultural purposes for indigenous communities. While artisans face difficulties like precariousness and lack of recognition, their crafts also contribute to the economic, social, and cultural reproduction of their groups. Additionally, handicrafts convey important social, historical, and identity-related meanings and symbols. The analysis of handicraft production should consider its cultural, psychosocial, and economic dimensions in a complementary way in order to understand the processes of production, circulation, and consumption fully.
The document discusses the psychosocial functions of artisanal work among indigenous artisans in Chiapas, Mexico. It argues that artisanal work serves both economic and sociocultural purposes for indigenous communities. While artisans face difficulties like precariousness and lack of recognition, their crafts also contribute to the economic, social, and cultural reproduction of their groups. Additionally, handicrafts convey important social, historical, and identity-related meanings and symbols. The analysis of handicraft production should consider its cultural, psychosocial, and economic dimensions in a complementary way in order to understand the processes of production, circulation, and consumption fully.