Approach to indigenous youth problems in the Totonacapan of Puebla

Abstract

The article explores the problems faced by indigenous youth in the Totonacapan of Puebla. It begins with a theoretical review on the categories of adolescence and youth, and the rights of indigenous youth. The methodology used is qualitative, through interviews with undergraduate students. Among the main problems identified, discrimination, the displacement of the original language, customs and knowledge, the lack of job opportunities, deficient Internet connection and health services.