Aspectos sociales del campesinado. Estudios de caso en dos veredas de Cundinamarca (Colombia)

This study analyzed the social aspects of peasantry in two villages in Cundinamarca (Roble Hueco and Rincón Santo) using a mixed-methods approach with interviews (seven experts from the study site), surveys (eight per community), and direct observation. Findings revealed small, aging families, with increasing female leadership in productive units. Rural-urban migration and gender equality trends have reshaped traditional family structures. Most farmers identify as food producers, deeply connected to the land and aware of their responsibility for national food security. However, weak leadership, low trust, and poor cohesion hinder community organization, associativity, and the preservation of cultural activities. Rincón Santo shows stronger political participation and organization due to its proximity to urban areas. Government services (education, health, technical assistance, and infrastructure) remain inadequate, as do access to land and decent housing. The study concluded that strengthening peasant communities requires comprehensive policies that recognize their role in rural development, promoting generational renewal and ensuring dignified living conditions to support territorial permanence.