Cultural Heritage of Mexico

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

A substantial aspect of the people of the world is the preservation of their heritage and the transmission of their culture. The conjunction of the aforementioned elements has an impact on the formation of identity. At the same time, the nations of the world develop policies that favor the dissemination of traditions so that they are transformed into cultural capital that generates economic benefits. However, the development of these programs, which can be promoted by public institutions, private organizations, cultural foundations and autonomous cooperatives, involves sensitive aspects related to the cultural heritage that they intend to disseminate, which reveals several challenges. The case of the Mexican nation allows us to view the above in a consistent manner.