Reassentamento: um estudo sobre as estratégias de integração dos indivíduos no espaço de chegada - Localidade de Tenga, 2017

Abstract

This monograph aims to analyze the strategies of integration activated by the individuals resettled in the arrival space, taking into account cultural aspects. Our central argument is based on the idea that the integration strategy adopted by the individuals resettled in the arrival space consists on re-creation of the symbolic links built in the place where they previously inhabited. We adopt the theoretical perspective of the role of Culture in the Social Action of Ann Swidler (1986), as a way of understanding how Culture influences the action of the resettled individuals. In fact, the study was based on a qualitative approach on which we explore the cultural universe inherent to the integration strategies activated by the resettled individuals. The data obtained in the field work allow us to conclude that our hypothesis is confirmed. Individuals do not take into account only the material or economic aspects during the post- resettlement integration process, but consider the cultural aspects to be extremely important. In this way, as a way to better integrate into the new space, they activate strategies that are marked by aspects of continuity, which consist in the recreation of the symbolic connections built in the old housing space.