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Association: Name: Rural Sociological Society URL: http://ruralsociology.org
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England, Lynn., Heaton, Tim. and Nations, Jennifer. "Networks and Cultural Bridges: A Case Study of the Sierra Tarahumara in Northern Mexico" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, Marriott Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, Aug 02, 2007 <Not Available>. 2010-01-24 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p187237_index.html>

England, L. , Heaton, T. and Nations, J. , 2007-08-02 "Networks and Cultural Bridges: A Case Study of the Sierra Tarahumara in Northern Mexico" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society, Marriott Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California <Not Available>. 2010-01-24 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p187237_index.html

Publication Type: Abstract Abstract: This paper applies the theoretical concepts of network theory and cultural bridge theory to the situation of the Tarahumara Indians in Chihuahua, Mexico. The Tarahumara, provide an example of a social network and culture that exists within a dominant society with a distinct culture. The cultural boundaries separating the mestizos and natives create serious problems in communication and resource transfer between the two groups in spite of the fact they have lived adjacent to each other for almost five hundred years. Both groups fear they will lose valuable traditions due to contact with the other. A few people have established them selves as bridges between the two groups. The study reported here focuses on three persons each of whom overcomes cultural boundaries and promotes the transfer or resources and understanding between the two groups. The three dedicate much of their time to improving the life situations of the Tarahumaran people while attempting to defend the Tarahumaran’s unique status in the dominant Mexican culture, but each accomplishes their task in a unique fashion. All three people are knowledgeable regarding Tarahumaran culture, are part of Tarahumaran and Mexican social networks, and aid in transferring valuable resources between the Tarahumara and outside groups. They represent what cultural bridge theorists refer to as cultural bridges; network theorists, however, would describe them as significant links between distinctive networks.The research illustrates the usefulness of Bourdieu’s notions of Habitus, field, and cultural capital in understanding the problems of contact and excahanges between a dominant group and the indigenous.

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