RELATIONS, GENDER AND SEXUALITY AMONG RURAL YOUTH OF SALINAS DE HIDALGO, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, MÉXICO

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to reflect on the influence of traditional socio-cultural beliefs about sexuality and reproduction of rural youth in Salinas de Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí, and present the perceptions and practices of gender relations regarding sexuality and reproduction among rural adolescents Salinas de Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí. The theoretical foundation is based on the Gender Perspective and Feminism. Qualitative methodology in-depth interviews and participatory observation. Fieldwork was conducted in Salinas de Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi in 2012 with young population, family, prosecutors and social worker.

Keywords

• rural development
• sexual rights
• pregnancy teenagers