Elizabeth Chaparro and Peredo She is a graduate of the doctoral program at CIESAS Occidente, a degree in Sociology from the University of Guadalajara and a master in communication of science and culture from ITESO, she has been interested in the study of the social and solidarity economy and the forms, practices and economic relations considered alternatives. These include community currencies, bartering and conscious consumption. She has participated in community development and popular education projects with marginalized women and youth, especially through civil society organizations.