SILVA, M. J.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0758115583653298; SILVA, Maricélio Januário da.
Resumo:
The present article refers to a study carried out at the Camalaú-Paraíba Fishermen's Colony,
aiming to analyze the role of women in Colonia and if their practices are adequate
to the principles of Solidarity Economy. Regarding the specific objectives, we sought to identify
practices of solidarity economy of women associated in the Fishermen's Colony, to analyze the
existing gender relations and their importance in the organizational structure and activities
Colonia's productive activities also characterize the production of the
Social technology. The method used in the research was descriptive and exploratory in nature.
qualitative and quantitative approach and in the data analysis the descriptive statistical method was used.
As data collection techniques were made the observation on site and application of questionnaire. The
The research subjects were women associated with COPESCA. The research addressed topics
Solidarity Economy, Associativism, Labor and Gender Relations, analyzing the relationship between
between maximizing the female space in Colonia, the efficiency and innovations of the activities
productive. Women have been found to be developing a social, economic and social project.
in order to seek the sustainability of its production activities and through these,
benefit and process the species of fish Traíra (hoplias malabaricus), a product with little
market value, originating as a byproduct Shredded Traíra. As a result, it was noticed
that the expansion of the space occupied by women in Colonia and of extreme importance in
development of technologies, characterized as Social Technologies. These being,
responsible for the generation and increase of income, valuation of products derived from the activity
fishing and affirmation of women in an activity historically performed by gender
thus constituting a collective workspace guided by the principles
Solidarity Economy. Women have notoriously consolidated their political participation in
Colonia and consequently gained space in its administrative structure. It is concluded that
gender relations is necessary in collective and solidarity organizations, in order to
diversify the work in face of the skills present among the associates and that are
amplify the productive possibilities in them. It is suggested to strengthen the presence of
Solidarity Economy principles in Colonia, that the practices characterized as being
Social Technologies are disseminated to other associations and the role of women
legitimates in the face of the benefits of his work.