Representações sociais da pobreza entre sujeitos pobres do bairro Farrapos em Porto Alegre-RS

Abstract

This Thesis investigates the social and discursive practices of poor individuals living in the Farrapos neighborhood in Porto Alegre (RS), based on the Theory of Social Representations (TSR). Based on semi-structured interviews, the research aims to understand how the social representations of the poor residents of the Farrapos neighborhood are configured and expressed, analyzing their discourses, everyday practices, and the symbolic meanings attributed to their living conditions. The study also seeks to identify how these subjects construct their representations of poverty and incorporate, in their narratives, the views developed by non-poor social groups. The theoretical foundation is mainly based on the contributions of Serge Moscovici, Denise Jodelet, and Sandra Jovchelovitch, allowing us to an understand the symbolic processes involved in the construction of representations. The data analysis was conducted through interpretative content analysis and, complementarily, by the Central Nucleus Theory proposed by Jean Claude Abric. By valuing local knowledge, the Thesis proposes a critical and situated reading of poverty in the Farrapos neighborhood.