Abstract

LOPEZ RETANA, Alvin David. Prevalence of Discriminatory Practices in Mexico. How and Who is Discriminated against?. Revista Col. San Luis [online]. 2022, vol.12, n.23, 00001.  Epub May 27, 2024. ISSN 2007-8846.  https://doi.org/10.21696/rcsl122220221334.

The objective of this text is to carry out an qualitative exploratory analysis about the diversity of discriminatory practices that are exercised against certain population groups in Mexico. For this, an exploratory factor analysis was carried out by main factors, from which a typology of situations was elaborated in which different segments of the population are more likely to be discriminated against. The statistical information for this analysis was obtained from the 2017 National Survey on Discrimination. The results of the analysis yielded three factors or situational types of discrimination: to get accommodation, by marriage, and, by opinion. The implications of these results aim to recognize that, within the groups that suffer discrimination, certain sub-groups are more susceptible to such practices than others, that is, the most discriminated among those discriminated against. The originality of this work lies in the methodology developed, since it facilitated visualizing the segmentation of the discriminatory practices that are exercised. The findings made it possible to identify to whom these practices are most frequently directed, which can contribute to the design of affirmative action public policies that allow overcoming this condition of inequality.

Keywords : discrimination; segregation; factor analysis; discriminatory practices; exclusion; Mexico.