Savoirs et interactions sociologiques dans un contexte pluriculturel

Abstract

To understand the invisibility that surrounds certain issues, such as that of indigenous peoples in Paraguay, this article questions the relevant sociological tools and frames of reference to allow them to “appear” at the heart of public policies. The questioning of the relationship and interpretation of cultures remains a central concern within the social sciences. Through a retrospective approach, spanning a period of fifteen years, we strive to highlight the major role of research teams and analytical frameworks in this enterprise. Sociological interaction proves to be an essential vector in building an in-depth understanding of these issues. Throughout this reflection, it is the framework of the social bond that emerges, with its complex entanglements: domination, assimilation, dialogue, autonomy.

Keywords

• reflexivity
• public policy
• plural knowledge
• indigenous peoples
• interculturality
• intercultural dialogue