Redes de solidariedade e estratégias de reprodução social dentro da prática do ciclo-taxismo no espaço urbano: o caso do bairro Chirangano na cidade de Quelimane

Abstract

The present work analyzes the networks of solidarity and social reproduction strategy within the practice of Cycle-Taxism in the urban space. In order to carry out the work, a first moment, the bibliographic review and, then, a field work in the Chirangano neighborhood in the City of Quelimane that lasted for 2 months (August 2011 and February 2012). We start from the assumption of the studies made by Nunes (1995) and Loforte (1996) that look at the question of networks as configurations of relationships corresponding to the primary level of social appropriation in the world that include kinship networks, neighborhood, co-residence actionable in situations of need for moral and material support. The study shows that the solidarity networks created by cycle-taxi drivers have their own operating logic, although depending on the degree of inclusion of their members. At the However, the support of solidarity among cyclist taxi drivers reinforces its importance in the context of the economy and labor. These networks are characterized by economic assets and relations of inter-help between cyclist-taxi drivers, as well as between them and customers. Therefore, these networks contribute to the integration and socialization of new members in society. The data show that individuals turn to networks in order to solve immediate problems, such as looking for a job or accommodation, and as an economic strategy for survival. However, these networks allow cyclist-taxi drivers to establish friendly relations with each other and with their neighborhood, making them more united and closer.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)