Street Trajectories, Life Projects: Experiences and Educational Practices of Social Caregivers at Centro Pop (Recife-PE) – An Intersectional Approach
Social education; Centro Pop; life history; intersectionalities; Professional identity.
This research focuses on the work of women, caregivers, and social educators who operate on the front lines of the Specialized Reference Service for the Homeless Population, Centro Pop, in the city of Recife, PE. Centro Pop is a municipal facility established under the National Policy for the Homeless Population (PNPSR) to address urgent needs and ensure access to basic social rights. Additionally, Centro Pop serves as a space for socialization and coexistence, fostering educational and care practices aimed at promoting autonomy and social transformation. The work of caregivers and social educators raises several questions about the political-pedagogical foundations of non-formal education and the training of these workers. The main objective of this study is to understand the educational practices of caregivers at Centro Pop, taking into account their training processes, life histories, and the intersections of gender, race, and class. The research adopts a quantitative and qualitative approach from a socio-anthropological perspective, relying on the fragmented life history method and participant observation. Data collection instruments include semi-structured interviews, field diaries, and document analysis. Through thematic analysis and data triangulation, the study aims to cross-reference observations and identify categories and patterns in the narratives, in order to understand these workers' experiences, using intersectionality as the primary analytical tool.