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SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ARTISAN FISHERMEN ABOUT THE FISHING TERRITORY OF ARRAIAL DO CABO – RJ

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https://doi.org/10.20873/2025_out_176104

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the social representations of artisanal fishermen on the fishing territory of the municipality of Arraial do Cabo, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, based on the theoretical-methodological articulation of the Theory of Social Representations - developed by Serge Moscovici in 1961 - together with studies of maritime anthropology. To produce the data, 15 artisanal fishermen were interviewed and to help with the data analysis, an adaptation of the Content Analysis – M. Franco was launched. The results reveal the emergence of three complementary categories: Life Story; Characterization of Artisanal Fishing; Fishing Territory. Then, through the interpretation of these categories, evidence was found that the fishing territory is possibly represented by the investigated group based on three markers: Constitutive space of identity; Desktop; Place of abandonment by the State and the Colony of Fishermen. In addition, the results point to the need for effective policies and actions that value and protect fishing territories, as well as the well-being and rights of artisanal fishermen, promoting sustainable and equitable management of marine resources.

 

Author Biographies

André Felipe Costa Santos, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA)

Docente do Programa de Pós Graduação Stricto Sensu em Educação da Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA).

Ana Lucia Muniz Baptista Uchôa, Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA)

Doutoranda do Programa de Pós Graduação em Educação da Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA)

Maria Regina Menezes Alves, Faculdade Batista do Rio de Janeiro-RJ

Docente e Coordenadora de Curso da Faculdade Batista do Rio de Janeiro-RJ.

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2025-10-20

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How to Cite

Ortiz Monteiro, P., Costa Santos, A. F., Muniz Baptista Uchôa, A. L., & Menezes Alves, M. R. (2025). SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ARTISAN FISHERMEN ABOUT THE FISHING TERRITORY OF ARRAIAL DO CABO – RJ. DESAFIOS - Revista Interdisciplinar Da Universidade Federal Do Tocantins, 12(6), 75–99. https://doi.org/10.20873/2025_out_176104