Recycable Materials Collectors and Social Identify From the Point of View of Group Membership

Authors

  • Tereza Glaucia Rocha Matos Universidade de Fortaleza
  • Luciana Maria Maia Universidade de Fortaleza
  • Regina Heloisa Maciel Universidade de Fortaleza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v16i2.22147

Keywords:

collectors, social identity, workers association

Abstract

This work analyzes the recyclable material collectors' social identity, linked to the position they occupy in society as a consequence of their social membership. Focus groups took place with collectors from associations and deposits. Their discourse shows recognition of the stigmas attached to their activity and also that they persist as collectors for lack of other employment opportunities. Associated collectors have a more critical view about their role in society: being an associated collector makes it possible to change their social reality and also the way they are perceived by others. We conclude that collectors cannot envision a chosen, particular social identity, but an identity built from the awareness of belonging to a professional category.

Keywords: collectors; social identity; workers association. 

Author Biographies

Tereza Glaucia Rocha Matos, Universidade de Fortaleza

Professora Titular do Programa de Pós Graduação em Psicologia da UNIFOR.

Coordenadora do Laboratório de Estudos sobre o Trabalho.

Especialista em Psicologia do Trabalho

Luciana Maria Maia, Universidade de Fortaleza

Professora Doutora da Graduação em Psicologia da UNIFOR.

Pesquisadora do Laboratório de Estudos sobre o Trabalho.

Especialista em Psicologia do Social e do Trabalho

Regina Heloisa Maciel, Universidade de Fortaleza

Professora Titular do Programa de Pós Graduação em Psicologia da UNIFOR.

Coordenadora do Laboratório de Estudos sobre o Trabalho.

Especialista em Ergonomia, Condições de Trabalho e Saúde do Trabalhador

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How to Cite

Matos, T. G. R., Maia, L. M., & Maciel, R. H. (2012). Recycable Materials Collectors and Social Identify From the Point of View of Group Membership. Interação Em Psicologia, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v16i2.22147

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Research Reports

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