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Tourism and Male Sex Work in the Cancun Riviera, Mexico

Assuming that there is a strong link between tourism and male prostitution in the coastal area of... more Assuming that there is a strong link between tourism and male prostitution in the coastal area of Cancun, this paper sets out to examine the role of tourism in the proliferation of public and private spaces where men offer their sexual services to other men. The data obtained from fieldwork conducted in 2008 and 2014 provided for the classification of gay-friendly homo-erotic and male prostitution spaces in Cancun, as well as a profile of sex workers, including their advertising and contact strategies, the services offered, the nature of the liaison established with tourists and the rates charged. Additionally, health, self-esteem and mobility issues are also addressed.

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Current contributions of Geography of gender and homosexuality from the urban space

This article presents a current analytical review of the vital contributions, especially from Lat... more This article presents a current analytical review of the vital contributions, especially from Latin America and other countries, in the theoretical-research construction of the urban space, with a gender perspective, specifically homosexual. In order to show how the gay community and men live interconnected spaces that occupy and where they produce meanings of different forms within the city. And in this way contribute in the understanding of the adjacent forms in the creation of spaces for emancipatory practices in the urban and social, since the homosexual dynamics and the public space, are one of the substantial components of the city. For this purpose, the exploration of books, scientific articles and research was carried out from the decade of the nineties until now. Where it was possible to identify theoretical conceptions, thematic axes, as well as particular problems found in the different fields of research. In the same way, pending challenges are expressed regarding the de...

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Cultura de Trabajo Colaborativo y Desarrollo Local. Análisis sobre las Actividades Emprendedoras Colaborativas en Grupos Menonitas y No-Menonitas en Chihuahua, México

Se discute como los grupos locales de la comunidad pueden promover el desarrollo local cuando pro... more Se discute como los grupos locales de la comunidad pueden promover el desarrollo local cuando promocionan proyectos y estrategias colaborativas. Primero, el documento analiza el modelo menonita de desarrollo y revisa las estrategias economicas y organizacionales usadas por los grupos para promover el desarrollo. En una segunda parte se revisan las estrategias adaptadas en comunidades no-menonitas del estado de Chihuahua, Mexico. En esta parte, el ensayo describe las experiencias obtenidas de una intervencion con residentes de la comunidad local estudiada. Los hallazgos relevantes muestran la importancia de ayudar a los residentes locales a adquirir confianza en si mismos e identificar sus fortalezas y capacidad para trabajar en forma colaborativa. En suma, los hallazgos muestran la importancia de aprovechar las habilidades de cada miembro de la comunidad y de diversificar constantemente las actividades para desarrollar iniciativas exitosas de colaboracion. La ultima seccion consiste...

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Turismo y Trabajo Sexual Masculino en Cancún - México

Tourism and Male Sex Work in the Cancun Riviera, Mexico.Assuming that there is a strong link betw... more

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A COMPLEX SYSTEMS THEORY BASED ANALYSIS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANCÚN, MEXICO Authors

This paper reports a study of the productive sector of the economy of the municipality of Benito ... more This paper reports a study of the productive sector of the economy of the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun) using Garcia’s (2000) methodology. Garcia proposes applying three different levels of analysis (local, regional/national and international) to each social system studied. The analysis takes into account both the way these systems started and how they have developed to the present day. The data comes mainly from documental sources, including internet. The model developed was validated through its capacity to explain the current economic situation. It is shown that tourism, the principle economic activity, has evolved •�

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El Método De La Capacidad De Carga Turística Aplicado A La Medición De La Sustentabilidad De Cozumel, México

El Reporte Brundtland (1987) en su definicion de desarrollo sustentable (DS) presenta de forma im... more El Reporte Brundtland (1987) en su definicion de desarrollo sustentable (DS) presenta de forma implicita la reconciliacion entre economia y ecologia para las generaciones presentes y futuras, para satisfacer sus necesidades economicas, ecologicas, y culturales, respetando la capacidad de carga de los sistemas ecologicos y sociales. De forma similar, el Reporte menciona que el conocimiento y el desarrollo de la tecnologia pueden ampliar los limites de los recursos base, pero que dichos limites no desaparecen.

Unsustainable Littoral Tourism in Tulum, Mexico

The principal aim of this paper is to examine the problems considered relevant in the context of ... more The principal aim of this paper is to examine the problems considered relevant in the context of unsustainable practices in the littoral area of Tulum, Mexico-a small town located approximately81 miles(130 km) south ofCancun. Tulum is facing a rapid population growth without having strategies that guarantee sustainable development in this part of the Mexican territory. This study begins with a literature review and a description of the methodology; then the characteristics of Tulum related to tourism are explored, and finally outcomes are presented and discussed. The results help to understand the type of pressure that is being exerted in this zone by the tourism activity, the environmental damages and the social and economic effects on the Tulum area.

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Unsustainable Littoral Tourism in Tulum, Mexico

Papers De Turisme, Dec 19, 2013

The principal aim of this paper is to examine the problems considered relevant in the context of ... more The principal aim of this paper is to examine the problems considered relevant in the context of unsustainable practices in the littoral area of Tulum, Mexico-a small town located approximately 81 miles (130 km) south of Cancun. Tulum is facing a rapid population growth without having strategies that guarantee sustainable development in this part of the Mexican territory. This study begins with a literature review and a description of the methodology; then the characteristics of Tulum related to tourism are explored, and finally outcomes are presented and discussed. The results help to understand the type of pressure that is being exerted in this zone by the tourism activity, the environmental damages and the social and economic effects on the Tulum area.

format_quoteTulum faces severe sustainability challenges, with only four wastewater plants for over 136 lodgings, creating significant untreated wastewater issues.format_quote

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