Banca de DEFESA: GILNADSON DA SILVA BERTULEZA

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STUDENT : GILNADSON DA SILVA BERTULEZA
DATE: 27/06/2024
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: FORMATO HÍBRIDO (A DEFINIR)
TITLE:

As a Vibrant Tapestry of Urban Experiences: the (re) use of collective spaces by rap battles - the case of Natal/RN

 

 

 

KEY WORDS:

Use of Public Space; Contemporary Social Activism; Urban Common; Actor-Network Theory; Participant Observation.

 

PAGES: 245
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SUBÁREA: Fundamentos de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SPECIALTY: Teoria do Urbanismo
SUMMARY:

The occupation of spaces deemed unusable by the population and/or neglected by the state reveals the dissatisfaction of young people, especially those residing in peripheral regions, with the surrounding scenario. Between 2010 and 2020, the emergence of numerous street collectives in Natal/RN and RMN was observed. As manifested, a significant portion of these movements is dedicated to demanding better living conditions in the city, as seen in rap battles. In this context, the question arises: how have the "rap battles" that have emerged over the last decade in Natal/RN articulated themselves in the pursuit of (re)using public areas? Initially, it is assumed that these groups, through cooperation and self-management strategies, appropriate the spaces used, generating a redefinition of these areas to become spaces for social critique, knowledge, socio-cultural, political, and urban resistance. Therefore, the object of study focuses on the emergence of new urban struggle strategies and the forms of production and appropriation of urban commonality. The main objective is to understand the role of contemporary urban resistance activism in the (re)production and meaning of collective living spaces in Natal/RN, aiming to provide elements for discussing the creation of public policies that consider the actions of these movements and enable the development of their activities in public spaces. The research is justified by the current need for studies on recent forms of activism and their consequences for public areas, as well as the disregard for traditional politics as a means of transforming city spaces. The motivation for this approach arises from the author's empirical observation and experience with grassroots groups. To support the conducted analyses, the theoretical-methodological discussion revolves around the conceptual framework of contemporary social activism, urban commonality, and the theory of social space production, based on contributions from various authors studying these themes. This is a qualitative research, in which the methodological path adopted seeks to combine the precepts established by the “Actor-Network Theory” method, by Bruno Latour (2012), with a perspective of “Digital Anthropology”, by Miller and Horst (2012), also using various techniques, such as participant observation, interviews, data collection and map making. Finally, the studies carried out point to an interpretation of these collectives as promoting new ways of thinking about urban planning in contemporary society, especially through the creation of solidarity networks, sharing of knowledge and life contexts, collective appropriation and of self-management.  Furthermore, empirical research points to a new horizon unveiled by these collectives, that of participation in traditional politics. Although at first, given the situation in which these groups emerged, such a course appears to be questionable, to a certain extent, it may represent a possible institutionalization of these practices. It is inferred that these movements are reaching a new phase in which they seek to influence and shape conventional politics from within.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 347654 - ANGELA LUCIA DE ARAUJO FERREIRA
Interna - 350504 - MARIA DULCE PICANÇO BENTES SOBRINHA
Externo ao Programa - 1777712 - ALESSANDRO DOZENA - UFRNExterna ao Programa - 1149572 - LISABETE CORADINI - UFRNExterna à Instituição - MARCELA SILVIANO BRANDÃO LOPES - UFMG
Externa à Instituição - TAMMS MARIA DA CONCEICAO MORAIS CAMPOS - UFERSA