Temores, ausências e redefinições: idiossincrasias da imigração senegalesa no Sul do Brasil.

Abstract

O artigo analisa aspectos da imigração senegalesa no centro-norte do Rio Grande do Sul; discute o fato de ser uma imigração recente e, por isso, produz envolvimentos no campo social; centraliza as representações, as reações, os comentários e as posições dos autóctones. Por meio de questionários e narrativas orais, o texto busca descrever os complexos, custosos e perigosos caminhos para chegar ao Brasil a partir do Equador, bem como inserir-se e integrar-se na sociedade regional. Conclui que a família, o trabalho ea crença religiosa formam um tripé que alimenta, justifica e permiteenfrentar as adversidades que a realidade de imigrante apresenta. Enfatiza que imigrantes e representantes associativos temem possíveis mudanças culturais que o processo integrativo na sociedade de destino vem produzindo, principalmente em torno do que expressamser o “abrasileirar-se”. Enfim, o artigo conclui que imigrantes senegaleses organizam estratégias e rituais, em seu cotidiano, para enfrentar os temores da perda de referenciais culturais e de solidariedade que os caracterizou nos primeiros anos na sociedade de destino.

Relationship between precarious work and racism for migrants in Brazil

“…The dynamics of migratory movements in society implies demographic, geographical, and social considerations. This growing mobility raises a socio-political debate on this topic, emphasizing the analysis of current migration policies in different countries, which has affected social (Tedesco, 2018) and economic expectations (Kerr & Kerr, 2010). In the Brazilian history, the migratory movement of foreign populations is almost constant.…”

“…Since the time of colonization, from slave immigration to contemporary immigration, Brazil has been the destination of amnestied people and a refuge for immigrants for different reasons, such as its territorial extension, international representation policies, and economic relevance in Latin America (Tedesco, 2019). Factors such as capital move and transnational policies (Sassen, 2011) also affect the movement of immigrants that seek new places to live and work, due to poverty, wars, and conflicts, or new work opportunities, which are a central issue among immigrants' intentions (Tedesco, 2018).…”

“…Immigrants leave their home countries to achieve their goals, and face different challenges, especially those related to identity, socialization, and integration in different cultures (Oliveira, 2015). Connected to groups and family, they dream of returning to their countries in better conditions, since for them migration is associated with the desire of mobility, of changing values and living conditions (Tedesco, 2018). The integration of immigrants, through a process of welcome at the host country, occurs through different social groups, mainly by working groups (Comin & Pauli, 2018).…”