Decentralization and regional identities. Doing sociology at the end of the world: sociocultural reflections for public policy in the south, Aysén Region.

Abstract

In these notes, the idea of professional reflexibility is recovered and from there, sociocultural considerations are proposed for public policy in the Aysén Region, which are intended to contribute to other implementers and planners, as well as for a broader context of professionals. From a situated public policy perspective, four key elements are proposed as significant for the region: i) the social construction of time: living at a different rhythm; ii) the relevance of face-to-face and first impressions; iii) personal/professional validation; and iv) meanings, rituals and trust. At the same time, based on these reflections, the need for state professionals to develop contextual reading skills that will enable them to grasp and identify the different elements of regional identity, so that the decentralization process can be.