AS TÉCNICAS UTILIZADAS POR MULHERES NA PESCA ARTESANAL EM UMA COMUNIDADE RIBEIRINHA DA AMAZÔNIA PARAENSE

Abstract

This study analyzes the techniques developed by women in fishing in a riverside community in the Amazon region of Pará. The research was carried out with four women fishermen from the community in Senador José Porfírio, Pará, Brazil. The data generated from semi-structured interviews was audio recorded, then transcribed and analyzed from a qualitative perspective. The result, it was observed that the artisanal fishing practiced by the women proves to be an important tool for guaranteeing food and income for families, as well as contributing to the conservation of socio-biodiversity. It was also noted that, throughout their lives, women fishermen have acquired a variety of knowledge and experiences, both in terms of using and making materials and in terms of aspects related to fishing, such as the tidal cycles, the phases of the moon, and the specific places in the river for a good catch. However, despite all this, it was observed that these women are not assisted by public policies because they are not seen as people with rights, even though they are fisherwomen.