Raízes em movimento: uma análise interdisciplinar sobre juventude e migração em Manaus.

Abstract

This study explores the complex experience of young migrants in the capital of Amazonas, with a special focus on the role of education in the process of adapting and welcoming these young people. The research addresses issues related to the social insertion of migrant adolescents, the challenges faced in the educational sphere and the process of adaptation from the perspective of the migrants themselves. The theoretical basis of the research is supported by a comprehensive literature review that includes authors such as Bourdieu (2003), Moura (2022), Pires (2020,2022), Vitalle (2022), Hall (2006), Cuche (1999), Saussure (2006), Moscovici (2015), among others. These authors provide the necessary theoretical basis for understanding the processes of migration, identity, culture and social insertion. In addition, the personal experiences of the migrants involved in this study were included. Methodologically, this is a qualitative study with the case study as its main approach. The data collection instruments included observations, questionnaires and interviews with teachers, migrant students, some of their families and former students from the two public schools chosen as the locus of the research, which allowed for an in-depth analysis of the experiences and challenges faced by young migrants in their adaptation process. The first moment discusses the concept of youth and adolescence over time, including data on youth migration and the role of education in the insertion of migrants into a new community. An overview of youth migration in Manaus is presented, highlighting the challenges faced by young people when leaving their countries of origin and adapting to a new culture, customs and language. The second analyzes the phenomenon of migration and its social representations, highlighting multiculturalism, the dynamics of adaptation and cultural preservation. The challenges and invisible barriers are also analyzed, such as prejudice, stigma, socio-economic vulnerabilities, etc., and the importance of support networks during this process. Lastly, we highlight the experiences and life trajectories of young migrants and their families, taking into account the challenges, but also the contributions and benefits of insertion these young people into our society, showing the transformative role of education based on practices and initiatives aimed at inclusion, well-being and welcoming young migrants in the capital of the Amazon.