This issue includes two articles related to research on the situation faced by two social groups that have been marginalized and excluded from the actions of the Costa Rican state: older adults and women.

The article "Promoting Women's Rights Through Community Radio Programs in the Western Region (2022-2023)" invites radio listeners to question traditional understandings of gender, the construction of romantic love, family organization, and women's empowerment as a collective responsibility.

"Andragogy and Social Work: Indicators on Educational Exclusion of Adults" analyzes the efforts of Social Work to reduce educational exclusion of adults through the Open Education Program of the University of Costa Rica (PEA-UCR), expands the right to education for adults, and distinguishes itself from traditional initiatives by integrating an intersectional and human rights perspective.

Finally, the document "Costa Rican Capitalism in the 21st Century: Structural Changes and Social Repercussions" examines the evolution of capitalism in Costa Rica during the 20th century and emphasizes the transition from a productive-commercial model to a speculative-financial model. This situation provides context for the other articles, as the rights of these populations have been violated as a result of a transformation that not only intensified economic instability but also widened structural inequalities in the country.