Curupira’s Walk: prowling ethnomathematics theory through decoloniality

Aldo Ivan Parra

Research output: PhD thesis

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Abstract

This thesis adopts a decolonial standpoint to introduce a new theoretical framework
for ethnomathematics. There is an emerging trend in ethnomathematics,
that considers challenges posed by socio-political movements worldwide. That
trend deserves a solid foundation and this thesis is aiming to provide it. The
proposed framework calls into question the current theorization (and critique)
of ethnomathematics, by claiming a performative, non-essentialist, and interactional
approach that assumes the inseparability of socio-political concerns and
philosophical questions within the field.
Original languageEnglish
Supervisors
  • Valero, Paola, Principal supervisor
Publisher
Electronic ISBNs978-87-7210-217-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Ethnomathematics
  • Decoloniality
  • Philosophy of mathematics
  • Multilingualism
  • Mathematics Education
  • Indigenous Education
  • Critical Mathematics Education
  • Nasa Indigenous people
  • Science and Technology Studies

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