Browsing by Author "Toro Salinas, Amanda Beatriz"

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    Accusations of academic extractivism in Chile's historical poor neighborhoods: root causes and alternative practices
    (2025) Ruiz-tagle Venero, Javier Ignacio; Moraga Núñez, Francisca Valentina; Mujica, Trinidad; Toro Salinas, Amanda Beatriz; Orlando Romero, Laura Vivian; Luneke, Alejandra; Zenteno, Elizabeth; Pérez, Miguel; Angelcos, Nicolás; Cortés, Alexis
    Chile's historic poor neighborhoods are attracting increasing academic interest, while residents voice concerns about ‘academic extractivism.’ This criticism highlights researchers’ concentration on these well-studied areas without meaningful engagement with locals. Our paper examines this issue from three perspectives: residents’ experiences with institutions and researchers, and their aspirations for self-representation; pressures of ‘fast science’ that disrupt the relationships between scholars and lower-class communities; and the challenges faced by our research team when implementing a conventional research design in these territories. We conclude emphasizing the need for alternative urban research practices that prioritize collaboration, reciprocity, and the redistribution of power dynamics.