Cidade e racismo: uma análise sobre a apropriação dos espaços de Natal pela juventude negra

Abstract

This Dissertation aims to analyze the process of space appropriation in the city of Natal, RN, by the Black youth, with the following specific objectives: 1) to examine the intersections of racism in the process of city appropriation by Black youth; and 2) to observe the intersections between race and other social mediators in the process of city space appropriation. The concept of Space Appropriation was chosen because it can encompass the various processes that occur between the constitution of human beings and the spaces they inhabit, encompassing the identification and transformation of individuals and spaces, and their dynamic interaction over time. The study participants selected for this research are the Black youth of Natal, RN, meaning 100 self-declared Brown, Black, or African descent individuals between the ages of 18 and 24, residing in the city of Natal. This research has an exploratory nature with a cross-sectional design. Data was collected through a questionnaire developed in line with the research objectives, using an online form, and analyzed using SPSS and Iramuteq software. The results revealed aspects related to space appropriation by Black youth, especially concerning public and semi-public spaces in the city. It was observed that the Black youth in Natal appropriates urban space; however, racism permeates this process, causing these individuals to feel hindered or to avoid certain places.