Summary
A groundbreaking study from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paraty and Ilha Grande, Brazil, highlights the transformative potential of differentiated education within Quilombo communities. The research, conducted between 2012 and 2019, reveals how the Campinho da Independência community in Paraty has successfully implemented an education model rooted in its territory's pedagogy, reflecting counter-hegemonic and decolonial struggles. Through ethnographic methods, interviews with political leaders, and analysis of official documents, the study demonstrates that such experiences can serve as a blueprint for inclusive educational practices, even amid political challenges. This work underscores the importance of recognizing and supporting community-driven educational initiatives in marginalized territories.
Citation
CARVALHO, E., & CIRQUEIRA, D. M. (2019). Quilombo Campinho da Independência, Paraty (RJ): território étnico e a luta por uma educação diferenciada. Interritórios, 5(8), 85. https://doi.org/10.33052/inter.v5i8.241593