Tourism, social justice, and peacebuilding in Colombia
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Abstract
This article analysed the intersection of tourism, social justice, and peacebuilding within the context of Colombia's post-conflict scenario, with a particular focus on the southern subregion of Tolima. Based on Nancy Fraser's (2008) theory of social justice, the study analyses institutional limitations that perpetuate the exclusion of local communities in tourism planning and development processes, serving as obstacles to achieving participatory parity. The research employs a qualitative approach, supported by document analysis, semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. It reveals how, despite recognizing tourism as a tool for social transformation and reconciliation, normative and administrative dynamics continue to marginalize the directly affected stakeholders. This study contributes to the theoretical framework of the issue by applying Fraser's concept of participatory parity to analyse tourism governance in post-conflict contexts. Furthermore, it proposes practical alternatives to rethink public policies aimed at tourism development as a means of achieving social justice.