Narrativas e memórias do campo

análise de uma ação extensionista

Abstract

The present article aims to present and analyze the activities developed through the extension plan “Narrating the Struggles and Resilience of Sertanejo Families in the Jacuípe Basin Territory”, linked to the Extension Project Narratives and Representations of the State University of Feira de Santana. The purpose of this plan is to record the narratives of communities in the semi-arid region of Bahia, highlighting their work experiences, strategies for coping with droughts, and cultural resistance. It is based on authors such as Brandão (2006) and Paulo Freire (1982 and 1983), who guide participatory research, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and collective memory. The methodology adopted includes conversation circles and interviews with peasant families, with audiovisual recording of the narratives. The results demonstrate the relevance of the narrated experiences for community memory, the appreciation of local practices, and the denunciation of the shortcomings of public policies. The protagonism of the communities in building survival and resilience strategies in the face of the challenges of the Bahian semi-arid region is evidenced.