Cooperativas Campesinas e Indígenas: Perspectivas de un Modelo De Responsabilidad Social Arraigado en el Conocimiento Tradicional

Abstract

Cooperatives, framed within the scope of social responsibility, promote social cohesion and the strengthening of community ties, seeking to impact both their members and the communities in which they operate. This socially responsible approach generates a deep sense of belonging and solidarity among members, while also impacting communities. This article aims to explore the connections between indigenous and peasant cooperatives, the essence of cooperativism, and social responsibility. A methodology of documentary analysis of information is employed, adopting a deductive approach based on the categorization of various aspects of cooperativism and social responsibility. In this way, it was possible to classify the theoretical bases that support the different positions on the socially responsible approach in the cooperative field, with special emphasis on indigenous and peasant cooperatives. Among the results, some elements of debate on the essence of indigenous and peasant cooperativism are presented based on a reflective analysis, highlighting their distinctive characteristics and their role as a successful model replicable in other contexts. As a contribution to the state of the art, it is intended to offer a comprehensive vision of indigenous and peasant cooperativism in a context of social responsibility, highlighting its relevance as a model of sustainable and inclusive development, with the potential to generate shared value among all stakeholders.