The Salary Scholarship Program implemented in Mexico: Chiaroscuro of a social policy

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https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.27.4436

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social policy, educational program, documentary analysis, public policy evaluation, Mexico

Abstract

In this work we report the results of the documentary analysis of a scholarship program and of the social policy in which it falls, with a double objective: to uncover epistemological and ethical-social deficiencies in its design and operation, and to derive some recommendations for the formulation of policies and programs in the educational field. Methodologically, our first step was to review 13 evaluations of social development programs carried out between 2015 and 2018. The review led us to do a meta-analysis of the evaluations, based on the weaknesses and strengths pointed out by the evaluators. To systematize and make comparisons, we used the Atlas Ti tool (version 7). What stands out in the analysis of the discourse carried out is that the social development policy was not entirely coherent with the purpose established in the corresponding regulations and sought to meet objectives and goals, beyond what was established in the laws. This made the design more complex, made the diagnoses insufficient, made the operation more difficult and moved the programs away from the central objective: overcoming poverty. Furthermore, it is concluded that political will and innovative ideas are not enough for an effective social policy. Good diagnoses are required, based not only on an analysis of the reality that is problematic, but also on a review of available scientific works and articles, and on the results of previous experiences. On this basis, the design of social policy should formulate clear objectives, have a consistent logical and technical structure, and propose viable and precise strategies for action. The same would have to happen with programs derived from social policy.

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Teresa Yurén, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos

Doctora en Filosofía por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), integrante del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (S.N.I) y miembro del Consejo Mexicano de Investigación Educativa (COMIE), la Academia de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades del Estado de Morelos (ACSHEM) y la Red de Investigadores en Educación y Valores (REDUVAL). Ha sido Profesora invitada en las universidades de Valencia, Paris 2, Luxemburgo y Rennes 2.

Evelyn Moctezuma, Investigadora Independiente

Maestra en Investigación Educativa por la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos.

Mayné Elizabeth García, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos

Doctora en Educación por la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos y Doctora en Ciencias de la Educación por la Universidad Rennes 2. Ha participado en proyectos de investigación internacionales y trabajado en el campo de la evaluación de programas sociales. Sus líneas de investigación contemplan el análisis de dispositivos de formación y la configuración espacial y arquitectónica para la educación superior.

Elisa Lugo, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos

Doctora en Educación por la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Con reconocimiento de perfil PROMEP, miembro del Consejo Mexicano de Investigación Educativa y de la Red Iberoamericana de Investigadores sobre el Currículum. Docente en los programas de la licenciatura en Ciencias de la Educación, Maestría en Investigación Educativa y Doctorado en Educación del ICE/UAEM. Colabora con grupos de investigación nacionales e internacionales, entre los últimos están: Universidad de Montreal, Canadá, Université de Rennes 2, CREAD e IFÈ Lyon, Francia; Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación, Universidad de Málaga y Universidad de Barcelona.

Published

2019-12-16

How to Cite

Yurén, T., Moctezuma, E., García, M. E., & Lugo, E. (2019). The Salary Scholarship Program implemented in Mexico: Chiaroscuro of a social policy. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 27, 159. https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.27.4436

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