Ismael Puga Rayo

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Ismael Puga holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Humboldt University of Berlin. His current research explores the role of ideology in legitimizing social structures and political institutions, with a particular focus on the intersections between economic constraints, collective action, political and social polarization, and the dynamics of social anomie. He employs a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. His work has been published in leading journals such as Social Forces, Feminist Economics, and Social Movement Studies.

Research Interests

Legitimacy and Legitimation; Ideology; Collective Action; Social Anomie; Mixed Methods

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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Cambio climático y trabajo. Estrategias de los trabajadores para mitigar y adaptarse a la crisis.
Velasquez Orellana, D. I. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
Estrategias de los trabajadores en Chile para adaptarse a los impactos del cambio climático
Velasquez Orellana, D. I. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
Legitimation, ideology and contentious collective action
Puga Rayo, I. (PI)
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
From compliance to resistance: How do citizens in Chile relate to and position themselves towards the police?
Gerber, M. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
Impacto del COVID-19 en Chile: una evaluación interdisciplinaria de la respuesta a la pandemia y sus consecuencias
Cuadrado Nahum, C. (PI) & Puga Rayo, I. (CoI)
1/07/20 → 30/06/21
Project: Research

11 Article
1 Book
1 Chapter

El trabajo por cuenta propia como repertorio de acción: recuperando el tiempo propio en Santiago de Chile
Translated title of the contribution: Self-employment as a cultural repertoire of action: reclaiming one own’s time in Santiago de ChileFrei, R., Castillo, A., Gerber, M., Puga, I. & Moya, C., 4 Jul 2025, In: Revista Austral de Ciencias Sociales. 48, p. 179-199 21 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Ideology, Legitimation and Collective Action: Evidence from Chile on the Mechanism of Ideological Inversion
Puga, I. & Moya, C., Mar 2023, In: Social Forces. 101, 3, p. 1519-1551 33 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

5 Scopus citations
Is it Worth the Risk? Grievances and Street Protest Participation During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile
Donoso, S., Puga, I., Moya, C. & Gerber, M. M., Dec 2022, In: Journal of Politics in Latin America. 14, 3, p. 338-362 25 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
8 Scopus citations
Que hacer? Repertorios de accion frente a las injusticias percibidas en los lugares de trabajo en Santiago de Chile
Translated title of the contribution: What to do? Repertoires of action against perceived injustices in the workplace in Santiago de ChileFrei, R., Moya, C., Castillo, A., Gerber, M. & Puga, I., 2022, In: Latin American Research Review. 57, 4, p. 813-830 18 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
6 Scopus citations
Acting collectively to confront injustice: the mediating role of the legitimacy of authorities (Actuar colectivamente frente a la injusticia: el rol mediador de la legitimidad de las autoridades)
Gerber, M. M., Moya, C., Castillo, A., Orchard, M. & Puga, I., 2021, In: Estudios de Psicologia. 42, 1, p. 76-103 28 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations

Ismael Puga Rayo

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Cambio climático y trabajo. Estrategias de los trabajadores para mitigar y adaptarse a la crisis.

Estrategias de los trabajadores en Chile para adaptarse a los impactos del cambio climático

Legitimation, ideology and contentious collective action

From compliance to resistance: How do citizens in Chile relate to and position themselves towards the police?

Impacto del COVID-19 en Chile: una evaluación interdisciplinaria de la respuesta a la pandemia y sus consecuencias

El trabajo por cuenta propia como repertorio de acción: recuperando el tiempo propio en Santiago de Chile

Ideology, Legitimation and Collective Action: Evidence from Chile on the Mechanism of Ideological Inversion

Is it Worth the Risk? Grievances and Street Protest Participation During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile

Que hacer? Repertorios de accion frente a las injusticias percibidas en los lugares de trabajo en Santiago de Chile

Acting collectively to confront injustice: the mediating role of the legitimacy of authorities (Actuar colectivamente frente a la injusticia: el rol mediador de la legitimidad de las autoridades)

Ismael Puga Rayo

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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