Entre o eu e o outro: um ensaio acerca da subjetividade, dos processos migratórios e das produções artísticas

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the social and psychic (inter and intrasubjective) thoughts, emotions and behaviors of migrants about themselves, the country of origin and the country that should welcome them. It is a Master's degree research from PPGPS-UERJ, whose main theme is the psychic and cultural borders of migratory processes. The dissertation in question encompasses the psychosocial study of the subjective boundaries between the Self and the Other within the context of the migrant's political and cultural organization. The topic is relevant because in the contemporary world the problem of migration is becoming increasingly serious given the intensification of political conflicts and environmental catastrophes, in addition to the lack of economic, social and psychological perspective. Another important issue, derived from the topics above, is the analysis of literary, cinematographic and visual art work as an important tool for working on the psychosocial problems of immigrants – with the interpretation of the artistic productions as art therapy – creating possible “solutions” for overcoming the problem of the weakened Self and the excluded Other. With this, the theme of art for migrants also becomes very relevant, as it is a way for them to be involved in the world, to be seen, to tell their story, to politicize their place of speech, to have their existence legitimized with a strengthened self, both from a personal and social point of view.