Cuenca una sociedad intercultural. Los desafíos de la academia y la ciudad

The social transformations in Cuenca has given way to the constitution of diverse forms of being and exercise of citizenship, in a context that has been altered by migratory movements, which reconstruct and change the dynamics of citizens’ spaces and perspectives. The study shows that although the city is recognized as multicultural, it requires an intercultural practice to mediate, overcome conflicts and improve liv ing conditions. Therefore, the academic and city are proposed, as macro spaces, to enhance interaction in intercultural societies, under an integrating vision that intersects both imaginaries. A qualitative methodology is applied, with automatic tools and interactive interviews, as well as a documentary investigation. The results of t he account and the devices of the city and the academy, allow a timely approach when relationships are relaxed, and spaces are taken as a learning and practice scenario for social enrichment.