What Can we Learn from Quilombola Women? A Study on Everyday Practices and the Process of Territorialization, Deterritorialization and Reterritorialization of a Remaining Quilombola Community

Abstract

The objective of this research is to access quilombola  women’s memories to capture how everyday practices composed the process of territorialization, deterritorialization and reterritorialization (T­D­R) of the Adelaide Maria Trindade Batista Remaining Quilombola Community, located in the municipality of Palmas, in the state of Paraná. Theoretical elements of the concept of everyday life based on Certeau’s theory, and elements of the territorialization,  deterritorialization and reterritorialization process that understand the territory as a space in constant transformation were discussed. To achieve our objective, the  oral life history method is used. The results show matriarchy as an everyday strategy exercised within the community.