“Rainhas do Mangue” : livro-reportagem sobre as vivências de mulheres marisqueiras em Sergipe (Projeto experimental)

Abstract

This descriptive memorial presents the record of the production process of the book-report “Rainhas do Mangue: experiences of women shellfish gatherers in Sergipe”; it also presents the conceptual foundation regarding the theme of the book-report, which deals with issues of the right to the city, traditional communities, environmental journalism and journalistic narratives of subjectivity. In addition, it presents the editorial and graphic project developed for editing and layout of the book. The objective of this book-report is to share the authentic narratives of women shellfish gatherers, highlighting their struggles, achievements and contributions to their communities and to the preservation of the environment. Furthermore, there is a reflective character, in the sense of being a publication about them, but also for them; so that other women shellfish gatherers in the country can see themselves in this narrative and become empowered in the fight for well-being in the mangrove forest. "Rainhas do Mangue" is a deep dive into the stories, challenges and achievements of these women who shape the culture and economy of Sergipe's coastal communities, through the ancestral practice of shellfish farming. This book is a reflection of the resilience, determination and wisdom of women who wake up every day with courage and dignity to live the tide. In short, this book is a reflection on the experiences of shellfish farming to enhance the voices of these women.