La sustentabilidad del sistema de producción de totopos en Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, México
Sustentability of the dry and toasted tortillas called totopos production system in Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Abstract
Objective: To analyze the sustainability of the dry and toasted tortillas called “totopos” production system (TPS) in a group of women in Tehuantepec, in the Oaxaca Isthmus region, Mexico. Methodology: Through a conventional sampling, 60 surveys were applied to capture sociodemographic information and characteristics of the TPS. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Natural Resources Management Systems Assessment Framework Incorporating Sustainability Indicators (MESMIS). Results: Most of the women are young, the activity is artisan using "comixcal", the economic income serves for the family sustenance. The profitability of the TPS, is maintained at the expense of health risks due to long working hours, the use of high firewood amounts, and chronic smoke exposure. 66.7% showed at least one symptom of smoke poisoning. Limitations: The results are derived from the sample obtained. For the sustainability evaluation, other indicators were probably not considered. Conclusions: “Totopos” elaboration is an important mechanism to generate economic income at the expense of the health of the women involved. Promoting strategies to improve the sustainability of the TPS is necessary by including the adoption of eco-technologies for more efficient use of firewood and training for self-management in the marketing of the product.
Keywords:
regional development, dry and toasted tortillas, totopos, women, health, sustainability, firewood, OaxacaAbstract
Objective: To analyze the sustainability of the dry and toasted tortillas called “totopos” production system (TPS) in a group of women in Tehuantepec, in the Oaxaca Isthmus region, Mexico. Methodology: Through a conventional sampling, 60 surveys were applied to capture sociodemographic information and characteristics of the TPS. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Natural Resources Management Systems Assessment Framework Incorporating Sustainability Indicators (MESMIS). Results: Most of the women are young, the activity is artisan using "comixcal", the economic income serves for the family sustenance. The profitability of the TPS, is maintained at the expense of health risks due to long working hours, the use of high firewood amounts, and chronic smoke exposure. 66.7% showed at least one symptom of smoke poisoning. Limitations: The results are derived from the sample obtained. For the sustainability evaluation, other indicators were probably not considered. Conclusions: “Totopos” elaboration is an important mechanism to generate economic income at the expense of the health of the women involved. Promoting strategies to improve the sustainability of the TPS is necessary by including the adoption of eco-technologies for more efficient use of firewood and training for self-management in the marketing of the product.
Keywords:
regional development, dry and toasted tortillas, totopos, women, health, sustainability, firewood, OaxacaDownloads
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