Bøger af Astalo Garcia

The purpose of this book is to introduce a practical conceptual tool for analyzing the dynamics of violence perpetrated by men. In doing so, it aims to address two methodological tools: the perspective of masculinities and the theory of countercoloniality. The work analyzes the temporal, spatial, and situational conditions that underlie the context of violence in Mexico. Examining the colonizing and decolonized impact in Mexico from both a Global North and Global South approach, it explores the effects of USA/Eurocentrism on violent activities. The work reflects on the construction of masculinity as a process deeply embedded in a patriarchal system, sustained by the coloniality of institutions, organizations, and state and private groups with high hierarchical power. The analytical framework identifies the need to question and unpack the decolonization of the patriarchal system, including our own colonizing actions, by proposing changes in men's lives towards more free and liberating, USA/Eurocentered masculinities. The paper concludes with an alternative vision for understanding and addressing crime and violence in Mexico, promoting Good Living (Buen Vivir) and a love for life.

This book presents the work developed with children and young people from region of La Laguna and men who attend a program dealing with their violence in order to achieve the gender violence prevention, promote a quality of life and assume a protagonist role in the development of their communities. Explores the way in which children¿s participation is given meaning in situations of conflict and post-conflict peace building. In particular, it explores how child-led activities and capacities of girls and boys strengthened can enhance children¿s role as agents of peace. The proposal adopt five working lines: ¿ Literature review on research, and policy concerning children and young people¿s participation. ¿ The skills, knowledge and experience of Collective of New Men of La Laguna and Group of Masculinities, who have contributed to the strategic development of participation within the organisation and created a range of resources to facilitate the participation of children and young people. ¿ The views of sons and daugthers of men who attend to Reflection Groups in Collective of New Men who have had experience of domestic violence or/and crime activities...