O Papel da Associação Regantes de Mafuiane no Desenvolvimento Comunitário

Abstract

This research studies the relationship that exists between parents' choice of educational establishment and the extent to which parents have the cultural, economic and social capital influence choice. The survey was carried out in the district of Central-Distrito Municipal Ka-Pfhumo in 2011 and extended for another two months in 2012. To identify the socio-cultural and economic aspects involved in the school choice process, we used eight families with children of school age and directors of 3 schools referred by the families, who were approached through semi-structured interviews. The semi-structured interviews allowed us to identify the analysis of different mechanisms and expectations of school choice, taking into account the economic, cultural and social background of families in the process of schooling their children. The literature on the subject under analysis states that in view of the multiple choices that exist, individuals have in mind the benefits, conditions, quality of teaching in order to make a rational choice. The second states that with the influence of the environment, social networks such as families, friends and colleagues at work, the socio-economic and cultural level influence the choices of educational establishment. The study reveals that families or parents with a higher level of education have a direct influence on choices and prefer or enroll their children in public and private schools. However, their children have auxiliary teachers, attend courses, participate in entertainment activities, private transportation. And the group of parents with a considerable volume of instruction, these enroll their children mostly in public schools that are located in the city of cement and prestige. However, the choice of school for children is influenced by the navigation by the different types of capital that families have, which distinguishes individuals socially. Since, the capitals are socially and stratifically distributed. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)