SCHOOL PERCEPTION AND MONOCULTURE OF AÇAÍ IN IGARAPÉ-MIRI: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS THROUGH THE STATE OF THE ART
Keywords:
Açaí monoculture, Environmental perception, Environmental education, Igarapé-Miri. AmazonAbstract
Açaí monoculture, an expanding practice in the Amazon region, has significant socio-environmental and cultural impacts, especially in municipalities such as Igarapé-Miri, where the activity stands out economically. This article analyzes the perception of students from Igarapé-Miri about açaí monoculture and its implications for education and local sustainability. Using the methodology of systematic review of the literature, following the PRISMA criteria, and consulting the Scopus and Web of Science databases (2010-2023), the interactions between education, culture, and the environment in the context of monoculture were investigated. In this research we sought to (i) review the literature of students in monoculture contexts, with emphasis on açaí; (ii) identify their concerns and opinions about the impacts of monoculture plantations on biodiversity and local culture; and (iii) to evaluate how formal (schooled) and informal education (family and community experiences and contact with nature) influences their perceptions of sustainable practices and environmental conservation. Based on the hypothesis that students' perception is shaped by cultural, social and educational factors, reflecting different levels of understanding and engagement in relation to sustainability, the research aimed to build a theoretical framework that identifies gaps in knowledge and proposes educational interventions to foster a more holistic and critical view of açaí cultivation. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the debate on educational and sustainable practices in contexts of agricultural intensification, highlighting the importance of training young people who are critical and aware of the socio-environmental challenges related to monoculture.
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