A participação das mulheres quilombolas na comunidade castorina Maria da Conceição (Palmas - Paraná)

Abstract

The research addresses the participation of quilombola women in the Castorina Maria da Conceição Community, located in Palmas, Paraná, Brazil. The main objective was to understand the socio-territorial dynamics that maintain quilombola territoriality, highlighting the role of women in the construction and perpetuation of identity and cultural heritage. The methodology combined bibliographical and qualitative research. The documentary analysis covered texts, articles and historical data on slavery in Paraná and quilombola communities. The field research included semi-structured interviews with seven quilombola women from the community, over 50 years old, recording their narratives through oral history, field diary and photographs. Observations were also carried out during community activities and telephone contacts. Data analysis followed Bardin's Content Analysis, articulating the women's statements with theoretical categories and research objectives. The theoretical framework was based on critical and black geographies, which explore the racial dimensions of space. The results show that women play a central role in preserving quilombola identity, resisting historical exclusion, and promoting cultural practices. The narratives highlighted the importance of collectivity and the appreciation of memory as crucial elements for maintaining territoriality. The research also reinforced the importance of producing data on these communities to support public policies and combat historical erasure.