Abstract

CASTANEDA-MENESES, Patricia. Social Organizations of People and Practices of Resistance in Times of COVID-19 in Chile. Prospectiva [online]. 2022, n.33, pp.13-31.  Epub Jan 01, 2022. ISSN 0122-1213.  https://doi.org/10.25100/prts.v0i33.11541.

The article presents the results of an investigation that aims to characterize the functioning of the community kitchens of the communes of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, Chile as resistance practices implemented by social organizations of residents during the current health crisis of COVID-19. Methodologically, qualitative-descriptive research was carried out in four social organizations, based on non-participating observation sequences and documentary review of publications on social networks, validating information by temporal triangulation and techniques. The results show that the current organizations update a historical practice, driven by the increase in formal schooling and by the management of digital technology by the new generations. The practices of resistance are expressed in three dimensions: denunciation of the economic precariousness of families that prevents them from meeting their nutrition needs autonomously; challenge to the current economic model, seeking collective solutions over individualism and competitiveness; and dignity, welcoming in their activities the diversity of social subjects present in the territory. It is concluded that the transformative action of these practices is carried out from collaborative networks and peer support, highlighting important political consequences.

Keywords : Practices of resistance; Social organizations of people; Basic needs; Health emergency of COVID-19.

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