BLACK MOVEMENT, THE CONSTITUTION OF 1988 AND THE TERRITORIALITY QUESTION IN THE PRESERVATION OF A CULTURE: THE CAÇANDOCA REMAINING COMMUNITY

Abstract

This paper presents the results of studies conducted on the black movement in Brazil, specifically in relation to the fight for ownership of the remaining land in the slavery period, in which the population acquires right of possession after the Federal Constitution of 88. Revealed through the presentation of fragments of the struggles of the Caçandoca remaining community - farm located in Ubatuba/SP, for the legitimacy of land rights provided in the Constitution. Presents brief review of the socio-political period before the promulgation of the Constitution in the 80's. The text points to the black people's struggle organization and the need for acceptance of maroon identity for the achievement of acquired rights, reveals elements of racial prejudice and social exclusion of blacks in Brazil. Exposes the difficulties of legitimacy and effectiveness of affirmative action policies in the country. In addition, how these difficulties highlight racism still strongly rooted in Brazilian society. Thus, the article reconstructs the collective memory of the maroon community and the pressure suffered by the community for property speculators who live in the region.