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IVES 9 IVES Conference Series 9 GiESCO 9 GiESCO 2017 9 GiESCO 2017 - Session 8: Socioeconomic 9 Occupational trajectories and social reproduction of small and medium grape growers (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza-Argentina)

Occupational trajectories and social reproduction of small and medium grape growers (Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza-Argentina)

Abstract

This work analyzes the social reproduction strategies of small and medium grape growers located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Small grape growers are involved in a process of continuous “displacement” that corresponds to intra-generational and inter-generational mobility. It is observed that those who were part of the rural middle classes are facing their declassification with survival strategies that allow them to continue as owners in the productive chain. Based on the distinction between grape growers who foresee the generational continuity of their activities and those who do not, the objective of this study is to compare these groups and to observe how they organize the resources that are necessary for their social reproduction. The paper describes the existing differences regarding the activities they perform to reproduce their social position as agents from rural middle classes. The methodology used was an analysis of an existing database: the results of the survey carried out by INTA-COVIAR, that collected the main characteristics of the vineyards of up to 30 hectares of Luján de Cuyo.

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Publication date: July 7, 2026

Issue: GiESCO 2017

Type: Extended abstract

Authors

Rosa Bustos1,*, Andrea Benedetto1, Liliana Yáñez1, Juan Román1, Romina Palazzo2, Gabriela Acosta3

1 FCPYS, UNCUYO, Centro Universitario s/n, Mendoza (M5502JMA), Argentina

2 Proyecto Centros de Desarrollo Vitícola. Convenio INTA-COVIAR

3 Agencia Extensión Rural INTA Maipú

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Keywords

occupational trajectories, small and medium grape growers, social reproduction

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GiESCO | GiESCO 2017 | IVES Conference Series

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