Street resident identity: a construction from the look of the other. Perceptions of users served by the reference center for street population

Abstract

This study explored the relationship of pejorative social representations that typify the homeless and identity construction processes thereof. Social representations that these can be compared to beliefs and myths of society, understand concepts, interpretations and assumptions historically constructed and disseminated through the social relations of the day-to-day. Such representations influence the social organization and
relations, as well as spreading knowledge and interfere in the construction of identity of the subjects. also presents itself in this project the historical design of the homeless, being a subject present in all societies, but with the insertion of the capitalist system of production becomes more visible and understood as a social problem. We opted for a qualitative research methodology, through fieldwork, with the application of a semi-structured interview to subjects served by the Reference Center for Street Population - POP Center in the city of Lages-SC. For analysis and interpretation of the data obtained, categorization and discourse analysis were adopted. It was concluded with this study that social representations are strongly absorbed by the subjects themselves on the street, directly interfering in their identity as well as interfering in the way they relate in society.