O cotidiano das baianas de acarajé em praias turísticas de Salvador - Ba: trabalho, resistência e sucessão

Abstract

The present research had the general objective of understanding the daily life and succession of work carried out by the acarajé women from Bahia, who worked on the tourist beach boards in Salvador - BA. This is research guided by social constructionism carried out based on observations and conversations in everyday life. In this dissertation, three studies were developed in the format of articles. Article I “The work of baianas de acarajé: a review of scientific documents in the public domain”, provides a reading of scientific productions regarding the production cycle and work processes of baianas in the period between 2012 and 2022. Article II “ In the daily lives of Bahian acarajé women: relationships at work and the use of public spaces”, aimed to present the daily lives of Bahian women who worked on the beaches of Barra in Salvador-BA, their relationships with the work environment and the use of public spaces. Finally, article III “Succession on the trays of baianas de acarajé: notes on daily life on tourist beaches in Salvador - BA”, aimed to understand how the succession process took place in the work of baianas who worked on the beaches of Barra in Salvador BA. As a result, article I pointed out that the work of Bahian women is still little discussed and, when they are, they usually point to approaches related to culture, gastronomy or religion, while aspects such as work, working environments, difficulties faced and production cycles are fields of research to be explored. In article II, Bahian women occupied Salvador's tourist beaches as a suitable environment for informal commerce, due to the demand from tourists, but faced difficulties related to the lack of adequate structure, urban security issues and restrictions imposed by public authorities. Article III presents the Bahian board as spaces that encapsulate stories of resistance, appreciation of cultural roots and a legacy of knowledge and techniques transmitted over generations. However, the challenge of succession becomes evident, although some Bahian women expressed the hope that their daughters or granddaughters would continue the tradition. By observing the challenges, acts of resistance, work practices and relationships of these workers, the research aimed to contribute to the appreciation and understanding of the complexities of this profession, contributing to the visibility of these workers, their craft and Brazilian cultural heritage.