Descolonizando la ciencia y la tecnología: resistencias de jóvenes mayas en la universidad

(analytical)This research study explores the presence of dominant structures, modernity and colonialism in scientific and technological higher education in Mexico's Maya region, as well as their impact on indigenous youth trajectories. Through an interpretive case study that uses the techniques of document analysis, interviews and focus groups, the authors identified four main categories: the construction of Mayan identities in higher education; community empowerment; socioeconomic challenges,and; mobility/emotional challenges. The research reveals that the presence of Mayan young people in these spaces constitutes an act of epistemic resistance and contributes to the decolonization of scientific knowledge. The results of this study evidence the need for educational policies that recognize cultural diversity, strengthen dialogue between different types of knowledge and ensure the provision of comprehensive support that takes into account family and community contexts.