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Indigenous Water Rights in Queretaro: Water Justice and International Standards
Název práce v češtině: Domorodá práva na vodu v Queretaru: Vodní spravedlnost a mezinárodní standardy
Název v anglickém jazyce: Indigenous Water Rights in Queretaro: Water Justice and International Standards
Klíčová slova anglicky: Water; Indigenous People; International Organizations; Mexico; Discourse Analysis
Akademický rok vypsání: 2022/2023
Typ práce: bakalářská práce
Jazyk práce: angličtina
Ústav: Katedra politologie (23-KP)
Vedoucí / školitel: Hana Kubátová, M.A., Ph.D.
Řešitel: skrytý - zadáno vedoucím/školitelem
Datum přihlášení: 29.09.2023
Datum zadání: 29.09.2023
Datum a čas obhajoby: 04.09.2024 07:00
Místo konání obhajoby: Areál Jinonice, B316, 316, seminární místnost IPS
Datum odevzdání elektronické podoby:31.07.2024
Datum proběhlé obhajoby: 04.09.2024
Oponenti: Mgr. Jakub Tesař, Ph.D.
 
 
 
Zásady pro vypracování
In recent years, Mexico has faced severe drought conditions, threataning the access of water
resources. In this context, the importance of ensuring equitable access to water for all sectors of
the population has been emphasized, especially for vulnerable and indigenous communities.
Such emphasis comes from arises from the condition of Mexico being a multicultural and
plurilingual country. It is crucial to address water rights in a culturally sensitive manner.
However, a critical examination of the legal framework governing water rights in Mexico,
particularly in the state of Queretaro, reveals certain challenges that need to be addressed. It is
stated that the design and functioning of state institutions perpetuates power asymmetries.
Marginalized groups face difficulties to assert their rights effectively. Furthermore, the prevailing
narrative around water affairs tends to focus on technical aspects. The complex socio-cultural
dimensions of water is often overlooked. In academia, different disciplines take divergent
approaches to water-related issues. This divergence hinders the development of a holistic and
integrated understanding.
Despite the growing recognition of water as a human right, there remains a gap in the existing
literature. Various studies explore indigenous water rights and water justice. Yet, there is an
absence of a comprehensive content analysis that systematically compares the legislation in
Queretaro with international standards.
This thesis aims to fill this gap by examining the legal framework in Queretaro in light of
principles of water justice and international standards. It seeks to expose how the indigenous
water rights are addressed within this framework and to what extent it aligns with global
principles. By doing so, it aspires to find out which areas require reform in order to foster a more
equitable and just water governance system in Mexico.

Research question
How does the legal framework in Queretaro address indigenous water rights, and to what extent
does it align with principles of water justice, considering the local context and international
standards?

Hypothesis
1. The legal framework in Queretaro does not address indigenous water rights under its
legislation
2. The legal framework in Queretaro has not been updated to align with principles of water
justice set by international standards
Research Methodology
By following a Mixed-methods approach, the research aims to describe and analyze the legal
framework in the state of Queretaro, Mexico, and its alignment with indigenous water rights and
water justice principles.
Literature Review: First the literature review will help to provide a comprehensive
understanding of indigenous water rights, principles of water justice, and the legal framework
both in Queretaro and Internationally.
Content Analysis: Second, content analysis will help to extract relevant information and
themes related to indigenous water rights, water justice principles, and their alignment. It will
calculate the frequency of specific terms and concepts in the legal documents. The documents
to use are:
● "Current Water Legislation of Queretaro": To understand the legal framework in
Queretaro.
● "General Comment No. 15 The right to water": To understand international standards
and guidelines on the right to water.
● "The human right to water and sanitation": To explore broader perspectives on the
human right to water and sanitation.
Comparative Analysis: A comparison of the data found in content analysis of the documents
Possible Limitations
● Generalizability: The research is focused on the context of Queretaro. It may be difficult
to generalize its findings to other contexts
● Interpretation: Content analysis involves interpretation, which may be subjective.
Structure
The proposed structure to present the research is the following:
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review:
a. Indigenous water rights
b. Legal frameworks related to water rights

c. Water justice principles
d. International standards on the right to water
e. Local context and history
3. Methodology
4. Content analysis
a. Current Water Legislation of Queretaro
b. General Comment No. 15 The right to water
c. The human right to water and sanitation
5. Comparative Analysis
6. Discussion
7. Recommendations
8. Conclusion
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Předběžná náplň práce v anglickém jazyce
This thesis explores the discourses on indigenous water rights in Querétaro, Mexico. It compares discourses articulated by international organizations with those advocated by local indigenous movements. It investigates how these discourses influence perceptions, policies, and practices related to water governance. The study reveals that, while international organizations frame indigenous water rights within legal and rights-based frameworks, local discourses emphasize resistance, autonomy, and community-based approaches. International perspectives often focus on formal recognition and state obligations, whereas indigenous perspectives highlight practical issues of systemic oppression and local resistance.
 
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