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Ethnic identity is a factor that determines the sense of belonging and the cultural values with regards to a particular native group. The objective of this study was to determine the degree of ethnic identity as an element for a socio-economic development strategy in a Mazahua community. A structured interview with ethnic identity characteristics was designed, it was applied to 57 individuals from the community of Rincón de los Pirules, Estado de México, in December 2016. The data were analyzed with a correlation and principal components analysis. The results showed that pride of belonging, knowledge and preservation of the native language were characteristics that explain the ethnic identity of the Mazahua
population studied. Four degrees of ethnic identity were identified, the most representative being G1 with strong ethnic identity and G2 with moderate ethnic identity, in 86% of the population. Therefore, to propose a socioeconomic strategy in the community of Rincón de los Pirules, it is convenient to consider ethnic identity as an element to facilitate its adoption and implementation.
