Abstract
This study deals with the reasons that motivate the women of the Peasant Women Movement (Movimento das Mulheres Camponesas - MMC) to produce food by cultivation of creole seeds. An analysis was carried out to know the women’s practices and perceptions about the production and multiplication of the creole seeds and its possible contribution to the food production in a sustainable way in the city of Ita, in the west of Santa Catarina. Data were collected by semi-structured interviews and non-participant observation, whereas the analysis of information collected was done through content analysis. One of the most important findings was that women realize the purpose of the MMC to drive their participation on the public spaces and to value their daily activities. The cultivation of the creole seeds is a symbol of the struggle for Food sovereignty, integrating the production of healthy food and the valorization of the role of women in the family and social realms.
Highlights
This study deals with the reasons that motivate the women of the Peasant Women Movement (Movimento das Mulheres Camponesas - MMC) to produce food by cultivation of creole seeds
A valorização da mulher e das sementes crioulas para a produção de alimentos representam a resistência aos alimentos industrializados e às sementes “comerciais”, sendo também um resgate de práticas dos antepassados, como pode ser observado na fala de uma das entrevistadas: “Antigamente os pais não compravam comida, era tudo semente feita em casa
Foi observado nas entrevistas com algumas das primeiras participantes que, no começo, foi necessário conquistar a “valorização” de suas atividades no interior da própria família, para alçar uma participação pública mais efetiva, conquistando direitos à aposentadoria e à licença maternidade para a mulher do campo
Summary
This study deals with the reasons that motivate the women of the Peasant Women Movement (Movimento das Mulheres Camponesas - MMC) to produce food by cultivation of creole seeds. Este foi um dos motivos que tornou as práticas com sementes crioulas uma das referências para a “Campanha Nacional pela Produção de Alimentos Saudáveis”.
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