Negociações íntimas de corpos em movimento: narrativas sobre a prostituição de mulheres em Nova Andradina- MS

Abstract

This research aims to explore narratives surrounding women's prostitution in the city of Nova Andradina, Mato Grosso do Sul, considering it as a fundamental part of the city's identity construction. This study does not delve into social markers of difference or gender discussions. It searched to analyze the formation of these narratives both from the experiences of individuals involved in prostitution and from the perceptions of those who "look but do not see," often influenced, perpetuating discourses of blame, victimization, and stigmatization. Using ethnographic methodology as its foundation, the aim was to establish a multicentered research field. Initially, the focus was on Cabaré Glória, where participant observation was conducted by me over twelve months. Subsequently, the research extended to the streets of Nova Andradina up to the counter of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul Library. The relationship between myself and the research participants extends beyond a mere viewpoint; it encompasses the essential nuances of my work and the subjectivities that permeate them. It aims to demonstrate how the city's experiences and narratives can be understood and interpreted from an ethnographic and anthropological perspective. This comprehension is not limited to the specific scenario of prostitution but extends to ramifications affecting and being affected by the reality established in Nova Andradina.