Abstract

BONOMO, Mariana et al. Memory of Troncos Velhos: a Study on Social Memory among Gypsies. Gerais, Rev. Interinst. Psicol. [online]. 2020, vol.13, n.3, pp.1-20. ISSN 1983-8220.  https://doi.org/10.36298/gerais202013e15001.

The present study aimed to analyze the practical memories among members of a gypsy community from the State of Espírito Santo, with semi-nomadic territorial culture, oral tradition and mastery of language karó. Information records were made in field diaries and individual and in-depth interviews with five men and five women, aged over 50 years old, who were members of the first generations of the community. An instrument with a semi-structured script was used, exploring themes relevant to the group's life. The narratives obtained were systematized with the aid of the descending hierarchical classification, proceeding through the Programa Alceste. Among the main results found, "gender relations and everyday practices", "traditions and customs" and "ongoing transformations" stand out. It is hoped that the development of this study may contribute to expand the body of knowledge produced about the gypsy population from their own narratives.

Keywords : Gypsies; Ethnic group; Social memory; Social identity.

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