La lucha de la clase indígena por la justicia en la novela Huasipungo, de Jorge Icaza

Abstract

Abstract: This academic essay is developed in two chapters and refers to injustice social and labor exploitation in Latin American society. These themes manifest in the novel through the harsh living conditions of the indigenous workers and their marginalized position in Ecuadorian society. The problems, reflected in the novel, They are still relevant today. The novel illustrates the inequalities rooted in the region and how they affect the indigenous and workers. Furthermore, it transcends its context to represent social struggles throughout Latin America. The work allows us to achieve the purpose of this essay, which is to reflect about power, exploitation and discrimination, promoting social awareness and dialogue on the construction of a more just society. "Huasipungo" is a critical look to the socioeconomic and political challenges that highlights the importance of addressing these situations to achieve a more equitable and just region.