Vôos da espera e da esperança: o bairro Sagrada Família e as estratégias de permanência no sertão norte-mineiro

Abstract

This dissertation wants to contribute with the knowledge related to the way of life in the Sertão of Northern Minas Gerais, bathed by the São Francisco River. It specifically this place we call Sertão, their economic and social characteristics, as well as the strategies of its residents to stay at this place despite the difficulties of playing their way of life. Addresses also the question of the relevance of social programs in this process, notably the Family Grant Program. Uses elements of analysis of João Guimarães Rosa literature related to this Sertão of Rio São Francisco and the case of the Rural Sagrada Família Subdivision comes up to exemplify what permanence strategies, economic, cultural ties with the place and as forms of social recognition of the individuals in your group.