Economia social: estudos de caso sobre a gestão no terceiro setor no município de Marabá/PA

Abstract

This article analyzes the issues related to the formation of social economy in the municipality of Maraba/PA, in its current historical and dynamic approach and concepts that can be found in the literature regarding terms such as social economy, solidarity economy and third sector. Also, define the main characteristics and foundations of the social economy, actors, difficulties and goals to be achieved by the members of the same. Laville and Gaiger (2009, 162) believe that the "social or solidarity economy is a concept widely used on several continents, with varied actions revolving around the idea of solidarity, in contrast to the utilitarian individualism that characterizes economic behavior predominant in the market societies", especially the actors of this economy integrated in this model, report an increasing difficulty in maintaining such a model and above all in its financing. The conclusions of this research open perspectives for the understanding of this field, bringing theoretical contributions on the expansion of the sector and consequently its importance in the municipality.