Identidades e práticas colectivas entre Modjeiros no Terminal Rodoviário do Xikhelene, Cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This study analyzes identities and collective practices among Modjeiros at Xikhelene Xikhelene Bus Terminal, Maputo City. The identity of the modjeiro is related to the nature the nature of their activity and their daily life in this space, given the fact that the activity is associated activity is associated with the theft of mobile phones and other vicissitudes that occur in this location. The work also analyses the image that is created of the modjeiros, and the practices that that guide the activity. It was possible to notice through the data researched based on the interview It was possible to observe through the researched data, based on direct observation, structured interviews and life stories, that the of this activity is similar for all the modjeiros, the socio-economic conditions. economic conditions. From the analysis of some practices and image associated to the modjeiros, at the Xikhelene bus terminal, it was possible to understand that the identity of this target group is a social social construction, that is, of the users who have in this place a transit point to various destinations throughout the city of Maputo and its surroundings. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)