Representations, identity and discursive practices of Nicaraguan border areas (Costa Rica-Nicaragua)

Abstract

This work is an exploratory research that theorizes aspects related to representations, identities and discursive practices in border areas, because Nicaragua lacks of a solid base study in these areas.

A literature review of Latin American experiences related to the subject was carried out with finding singular importance – on the one hand - as results will show- border issues found, transversely crossing the daily practices of constructed identities, representations and speeches designed from the circles of power. On the other hand, the empirical experience expressed in some studies, could reflect inconsistencies in public policies of governments, as a product of lack of subject and current reality knowledge.

This paper addresses in general topics of the research project on border issues that is carried out by the Faculty of Humanities and Juridical Sciences of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN – Managua).

Revista Humanismo y Cambio Social. Número 7. Año 3. Enero - Junio 2016: 78-86