As transformações urbanas em Lagoa da Confusão (1975-1991): análise das memórias e narrativas dos moradores locais

Abstract

Urban transformations in Lagoa da Confusão: analysis of memories and narratives of local residents is a study inspired by my experience as an educator in the region since the 1990s, and takes into consideration the questions that have arisen about the approach to local history in schools, due to the lack of sources on collective memory, posing challenges to educators. This research, carried out within the scope of the Graduate Program in History of Amazonian Populations (PPhispam) at the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), Porto Nacional Campus, presents a temporal cut, understood between 1975 and 1991, and is justified by the significant transformation that the city of Lagoa da Confusão experienced during this period. This choice encompasses from the early days of the settlement to its emancipation as a municipality in the early 1990s, marked by crucial events that shaped the identity and urban configuration of the city. The methodological approach adopted aligns with the principles of qualitative research, highlighting the relevance of the perspective of eyewitnesses to understand the nuances of urban transformations. The results of this research contribute not only to the documentation of historical events but also to the apprehension of personal experiences intertwined with urban development, providing a more holistic and contextualized understanding of the historical process in question.