Caracterização da comunidade quilombola de Santa Maria de Guaxenduba: uma análise a partir da lógica produtiva

Abstract

This monograph aims to characterize the quilombola community known as Santa Maria de Quaxenduba in Icatu-Ma, based on agricultural and extractive production. Through data obtained through semi-structured questionnaires and bibliographic research in books, websites and scientific articles. The research was carried out within the actions of the Extension and Development Center (LABEX) of the State University of Maranhão (UEMA). Its location on the coast places the community within the Baía do Tubarão Extractive Reserve and the Upaon Açu APA, which makes the local fishing community, but regardless of artisanal fishing, the residents are family farmers, which makes this one of the most traditional activities, such as "roça no toco" (a type of farming on the stump) originating from an ancestry that is called quilombola. Due to social and cultural issues, the community has a history of fighting for its rights, where it is observed that it can leverage itself with government incentives for the growth of agriculture, artisanal fishing and extractivism, both for the generation of more jobs and extra income