Ethnicity among the Embera

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Focusing on the Embera community of La Italia in Colombia, this research explores how cultural elements help maintain their ethnic identity. It outlines the hypothesis guiding the study, detailing the cultural parameters that preserve their customs, beliefs, traditions, and language. The methodology includes literature review and fieldwork, aimed at understanding the community's dynamics. Additionally, it discusses the potential support for communities engaged in such research to strengthen their identity and assert their uniqueness.