ARCHAEOLOGY, MATERIAL CULTURE, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN BRAZIL

Authors

  • Pedro Paulo A. Funari History Department, Campinas State University
  • Renata S. Garraffoni History Department, Federal University of Paraná
  • Maria Aparecida de Almeida Campinas State University, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/his.v66i2.60818

Keywords:

Public archaeology, heritage, social inclusion

Abstract

Heritage is a most controversial subject. It may be considered a way of upholding received wisdom and traditional mores, but it may also be considered a potent way of challenging established ideas and practices and fostering critical thinking and action. It all depends on the stand we take about heritage. The aim of this paper is to discuss the second perspective: the authors focus on three case studies in Brazil to argue that material culture, when understood in a progressive way, can promote social inclusion and community empowerment.

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Published

2018-08-02

How to Cite

Funari, P. P. A., Garraffoni, R. S., & de Almeida, M. A. (2018). ARCHAEOLOGY, MATERIAL CULTURE, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN BRAZIL. História: Questões E Debates, 66(2), 161–179. https://doi.org/10.5380/his.v66i2.60818

Issue

Section

Dossiê: O que o patrimônio muda (parte 2)/What does heritage change? (part 2)