A nostalgia da ordem: cultura histórica, memória e ditadura em Duque de Caxias (RJ)

Abstract

This thesis investigates the relationship between the working population of Duque de Caxias (RJ) and their past, drawing from their memories and their connection to the historical culture of this city in the Baixada Fluminense region. The focus lies on the emotional, sentimental, and affective weight that this context has imprinted on memories, shaping their significance for those who carry them into the present, amidst the vibrant profusion it brings as a backdrop for political disputes over narratives of the past. The overarching goal of this thesis is to analyze how the working population of Duque de Caxias perceives the past through their memories and narratives during the period of the civil-military dictatorship. The study delves into the memories of ordinary individuals, members of the working class in the city, who experienced the dictatorship that began in 1964 as a backdrop to their working lives. This objective aligns with the exploration of key elements constituting the historical culture of Duque de Caxias during the dictatorship era, informed by theoretical discussions on memory and the present. The concept of historical culture is employed to understand how the city's working population engages with their own time and the times that have passed.