O processo de (des) continuidade socioterritorial no projeto de assentamento Irmã Adelaide, Miracema do Tocantins – TO

Abstract

This work of dissertation had as objective to analyze the dynamics of socioterritorial and economic continuity, of the peasants of P.A Sister Adelaide; as well as to understand the socioeconomic situation of families observing the possibilities and expectations of socioterritorial continuity in the face of the contradictions of the capitalist mode of production. The analysis was based on a bibliographical review and conceptual readings related to the research theme, information was collected about income source (s) and through fieldwork, application of questionnaires and interviews, regarding the cultivation in the lots ; number of family members residing in and outside Brazil, reasons that led to the migration, difficulties encountered by the families that remain. FrA. Adelaide is part of the municipality of Miracema do Tocantins - TO, has 106 families settled, was created in 1988, its name is a nun tribute militant Sister Adelaide. Murdered in 1985 for being always linked to issues of disputes over land and conflict in the southern state of Pará. Within the historical context of formation of the movement that fought for the creation of PA Sister Adelaide, we can highlight the direct participation of people who came from several corners of Brazil. Most of the workers are from the municipality of Miracema do Tocantins - TO. The presence of workers from other regions makes us believe how high the demand for landless workers is also high in other Brazilian states. The reality of the Sister Adelaide settlement project is no different from most of the existing settlements in Tocantins, preserving their proper specificities of daily life and the struggle to remain on earth. It was observed that short-cycle crops predominate in the settlement, as is the case of maize, cassava, beans and rice, for family sustenance. The income of small-scale agricultural and livestock production in Sister Adelaide PA can approach a minimum wage value or more, it has been identified, the predominance of social problems still unresolved, such as that must be overcome, such as housing reform, care doctor in the health clinic, and bank credit so that they can invest in the cultivation of the products, the prospects of the settlers are to continue in the PA and that they are attended by the agrarian Reform policies.