The social representations theory and the anthropological research

Authors

  • Marivânia Conceição Araujo Departamento de Ciências Sociais do Centro de Ciências Humanas Letras e Artes da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Paraná/PR - Brasil

Keywords:

Social representations, Theoretical Analysis, Concept and application, Anthropological research,

Abstract

Although the classic methodology used in anthropological research during several decades has produced results of great importance to the understanding of human groups, the theory of social representations – elaborated by Serge Moscovici – is presented here as one more efficient methodological tool to the capture and analysis of data and have as the final objective the understanding of the social and cultural relations collectively established between the individuals. With this purpose, the article discusses the genesis, the theoretical dimensions and the methodological procedures of this concept and its applicability in the extent of Social Psychology and Social Sciences, especially in the ethnographic work, starting from a theoretical and specific text.

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Author Biography

Marivânia Conceição Araujo, Departamento de Ciências Sociais do Centro de Ciências Humanas Letras e Artes da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Paraná/PR - Brasil

Doutora em Sociologia pela Universidade Estadual de São Paulo UNESP/Araraquara. Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Ciências Sociais da Universidade Estadual de Maringá – UEM. Endereço: Rua Mandaguari,418/106 – Jardim Universitário – Maringá – PR – CEP 87020-230.
CV Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2408310107734343
Hospitalidade, Ano V, No 2, Dezembro 2008

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Published

2008-10-10

How to Cite

Araujo, M. C. (2008). The social representations theory and the anthropological research. Revista Hospitalidade, 5(2), 98–119. Retrieved from https://revhosp.org/hospitalidade/article/view/155

Issue

Ano V, Número 2 - Dezembro 2008

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Articles

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