Espaço e identidade: uma análise do processo de reassentamento de Cateme em Moatize

Abstract

In this paper we analyze the relationship between space and identities from a study held at the Cateme resettlement center. In the work, a privileged approach was qualitative in order to understand how the move from Moatize to Cateme was perceived and experienced by individuals. The research followed the assumptions defended by Casal (1996), who argues that the way individuals relate to the land has socio-anthropological implications. Based on this approach, we started to analyze the process of construction of social identities around spaces (Moatize and Cateme) by the resettled people. In particular, we intended to outline the profile and trajectory of the resettled people; describe the social relations established between the resettled or residents of Cateme; finally, understand the representations built on the Cateme Resettlement Center. Data were collected through unstructured interviews and informal conversations with Cateme residents in the neighborhoods of Chipanga, Bagamoio, Mithethe and Malabwe, representatives of the Government and the Vale company. The choice of Cateme was due to the fact that be in the province of Tete where there is a lot of spatial mobility due to exploration mining. This mobility was taken as a basis to understand the relationship between space and identities. In this case, the need to capture values, beliefs, meanings, views, interpretations, representations and opinions of individuals about the change of location of residence. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)