Introduction to the Course

The instructor welcomes students to the course on psychosocial action in the community, focusing on topics like community psychology and social mapping.

Course Scope and Objectives

• Students begin community work, emphasizing the importance of understanding the community's context for effective engagement.

• Introduction to community psychology and the role of a community psychologist in understanding communities.

• Two teachers will guide students through the course, emphasizing practical application in community settings.

Understanding Community Psychology

The discussion delves into defining communities and exploring the concept of a sense of community.

Definition of Community and Sense of Community

• Importance of community psychology in addressing societal issues and changes experienced over time.

• Marisa Montero's definition highlights common aspects shared by communities such as history, culture, interests, needs, problems, and socially constructed expectations.

• Sense of community involves feelings of belonging, caring for others, sharing beliefs and needs within a group or community.

Evolution of Social Community Psychology

The evolution and focus areas within social community psychology are explored.

Focus Areas in Social Community Psychology

• Social community psychology addresses concrete problems stemming from societal structures promoting domination rooted in hegemonic ways of thinking.

• Emphasis on identifying social inequalities (social, economic, political) within communities to promote social justice through transformative strategies involving collective action.

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In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of community psychology in addressing social realities and the impact of socio-economic factors on communities.

Elements Affecting Community Dynamics

• The discipline of community psychology must be dynamic, responsive, and address the needs arising in a community.

• Socioeconomic factors influence the sense of community belonging and connection within a society.

Impact of Socioeconomic Context

• Capitalist accumulation leads to economic inequalities affecting access to resources and opportunities among different social groups.

• Interventions in communities face challenges related to addressing consequences of inequality such as lack of basic services, precarious employment, and inadequate housing conditions.

Role of Community Psychologists

• Initial issues faced by communities often revolve around inadequate access to basic services, unemployment, and poor housing conditions.

• Empowering communities to identify and address problems collaboratively is crucial for sustainable solutions.

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This section delves into how income levels impact community dynamics and solidarity within societies.

Influence of Income Levels

• Low-income communities tend to exhibit mutual support and increased solidarity compared to affluent areas where individualism prevails.

• Economic disparities can lead to tensions and divisions within a community due to reduced social cohesion.

Effects on Employment Opportunities

• High unemployment rates can foster feelings of hopelessness and fear for the future in a community, undermining its sense of belonging.

• Fragmentation caused by current production systems affects communal bonds, weakening social cohesion.

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This part explores how economic shifts impact communal identity formation and participation in societal development.

Economic-Cultural Interplay

• The interrelation between economic structures and cultural values challenges communal identity formation.

• Psychologists face the task of understanding individuals' characteristics shaped by prevailing economic contexts for effective community interventions.

Promoting Community Engagement

• Advocating for autonomy, citizen participation, diversity respect is essential for fostering inclusive community development initiatives.

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The discussion revolves around the transformation of associations towards individual and irrational goals, influenced by issues of commercialization and cultural identities in the era of globalization. This shift impacts the traditional concept of community, prompting a reevaluation.

Associations Transformation

• Associations shifting focus to individual and irrational goals due to commercialization and cultural identity challenges in the globalization era.

Challenges for Community Psychologists

• Community psychologists face significant challenges addressing social cohesion issues arising from urban and rural socioeconomic disparities.

Empowerment for Community Work

• Empowering communities is crucial for them to become agents of change, proposing strategies to address daily challenges effectively.

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The impact of social fragmentation, segregation, and discrimination on the true essence of social psychology is explored, emphasizing community empowerment as a key factor in addressing societal issues.

Impact on Social Psychology

• Social fragmentation, segregation, and discrimination have distorted the meaningful essence of social psychology due to their prevalence in communities.

Importance of Community Participation

• Emphasizing the significance of community involvement in expressing problems and actively contributing to seeking solutions for genuine societal transformation.

Genuine Transformation through Participation

• Promoting genuine, inclusive community participation that empowers individuals to make decisions affecting their lives for authentic social transformation.

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Addressing the despoliticization and formalization of participation within communities while highlighting the necessity for diverse interventions recognizing community value.

Despoliticization Impact

• Despoliticization under capitalism affects community engagement negatively as individuals prioritize personal interests over communal well-being.

Call for Diverse Interventions

• Advocating for interventions valuing diversity, fostering collaboration among different networks and communities for dynamic community action.

Empowerment through Diversity

Understanding Social Mapping Objectives

In this section, the speaker discusses the objectives of social mapping, emphasizing its role in community dynamics and problem-solving.

Identifying Resources

• Social mapping aids in identifying various community resources such as institutions, organizations, leaders, public spaces, and social interactions.

• It helps to recognize collaborations, conflicts, support networks, and other social dynamics within the community.

Analyzing Relationships

• Social mapping goes beyond resource identification to analyze relationships among different community actors.

• This analysis includes collaborations, conflicts, support networks, and other social interactions present in the community.

Visibility of Needs

• Social mapping allows for the visualization of needs within specific areas of a community.

• By graphically representing information about communities, social mapping highlights existing needs and facilitates intervention planning.

Enhancing Decision-Making Through Social Mapping

This part focuses on how social mapping contributes to informed decision-making processes by providing a clear understanding of community realities.

Facilitating Decision-Making

• Social mapping offers professionals and community leaders a detailed view of communal realities for making informed decisions on policies, programs, and resources.

• Decisions are based on tangible data gathered during the mapping process around that specific territory.

Steps for Implementing Social Mapping

The speaker outlines essential steps for executing effective social mapping initiatives within communities.

Preparation Phase

• Before commencing with social mapping activities, it is crucial to define clear objectives for the process.

• Selecting the target community and forming a dedicated team are vital preparatory steps to ensure successful outcomes from social mapping efforts.

Data Collection Process

• Gathering relevant information through interviews, surveys, participatory observations is key during this phase.

• Collaborating with community leaders during initial meetings aids in collecting important data essential for understanding the context accurately.

Mapping Information Visualization

This segment delves into creating visual representations of collected data during the social mapping process.

Creating Maps

• After compiling necessary information from data collection stages, maps are created to represent this information clearly and accessibly.

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In this section, the speaker introduces a tool called "Otero" that helps in mapping and referencing specific aspects systematically.

Introduction to Otero Tool

• The Otero tool allows for translating objectives into mapped outcomes.

• It aids in visualizing and organizing the mapping process effectively.

• Examples of using the Otero tool will be demonstrated later in the presentation.

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This part focuses on setting clear objectives for mapping activities and provides an example related to comparing recreational places across different time periods.

Setting Objectives for Mapping

• The primary step is defining a clear objective for the mapping process.

• An example is given where one might aim to map recreational spots across different generations.

• Translating objectives into a structured format facilitates effective mapping activities.

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Here, the speaker elaborates on structuring mapping tasks by assigning colors to different elements within the map.

Structuring Mapping Tasks

• Assigning colors to various stages helps differentiate elements within the map.

• For instance, black may represent sketching the neighborhood layout, while red could signify historical recreational sites.

• Using distinct colors aids in visually categorizing mapped information efficiently.

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This segment discusses layering information within maps using different colors to distinguish between various features or time periods.

Layering Information in Maps

• Layering maps with different colors enables highlighting diverse aspects such as hydrography, topography, and recreational sites.

• Each color represents a specific category of information, facilitating comprehensive visualization on a single map sheet.

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The discussion revolves around utilizing color coding to compare past and present scenarios regarding recreational locations within a territory.

Color Coding for Comparison

• By assigning red and lilac colors to historical and contemporary leisure spots respectively, comparisons between past and present recreation areas become clearer.

• Color differentiation aids in analyzing changes over time and understanding spatial transformations effectively.

Detailed Instructions for Cartography Exercise

In this section, detailed instructions are provided for conducting a cartography exercise, emphasizing the importance of active participation and collaboration in the process.

Prioritizing Active Participation

• Emphasizes the value of collective debate and community involvement in creating a successful social map.

• Stresses that social maps are not inherently right or wrong but become valuable through collective construction and community engagement.

• Highlights the significance of active participation, comments, reflections, and contributions from all involved parties to derive meaningful conclusions during group reflection sessions.

Analyzing Social Dynamics in Group Work

This part focuses on analyzing group dynamics within the context of cartography exercises to understand relationships, communication patterns, and potential conflicts.

Understanding Group Dynamics

• Discusses the importance of examining work organization, leadership positions, submission roles, body language cues, and communication patterns within groups.

• Points out the tendency for individuals to focus excessively on specific aspects while overlooking other crucial elements in social mapping exercises.

• Emphasizes the need to analyze both explicit map content and implicit interpretations arising during cartography exercises for comprehensive understanding.

Facilitating Community Discussions

This segment underscores the significance of engaging communities in discussions post-cartography exercises to assess their perceptions and values regarding produced maps.

Engaging Community Reflection

• Advocates for inviting community members to participate in post-exercise discussions to gauge their appreciation of map representations and encourage further insights.

• Suggests exploring themes like past-present comparisons, community changes analysis, neighborhood sentiments, future planning ideas, intergenerational workshops, conflict resolutions, environmental issues discussion as part of social cartography activities.

Identifying Symbolic Boundaries

This section delves into recognizing symbolic boundaries within communities as essential elements influencing social interactions and territorial perceptions.

Significance of Symbolic Boundaries

• Differentiates between physical/material divisions (geographical borders) and symbolic boundaries (invisible barriers), citing examples from Medellín's communal contexts.

Detailed Analysis of Cartography Examples

In this section, the speaker discusses various cartography examples created by children and adults, highlighting geographical and symbolic boundaries within different territories.

Children's Map Creation

• The map was drawn by children aged 7 to 13 from a specific region, showcasing the entire territory including two significant areas.

• A marked difference is evident between the two regions on the map, with a distinct dividing line.

Adult Community Mapping

• Adults from a community called El Hormiguero created a map showing a clear division in color, indicating features like a large house and an estate that no longer falls under the political jurisdiction of the region.

• The map reflects an intimate relationship between current inhabitants and their historical ties to enslaved Africans who worked on the former estate.

Symbolic Boundaries in Cartography

• Beyond geographical limits, there exist symbolic boundaries influenced by people's perceptions and collective memories, such as those related to slavery.

• The discussion emphasizes not only geographic delineations but also symbolic aspects tied to shared memory.

Exploring Social Cartography Objectives

This part delves into the importance of setting objectives when engaging in social cartography activities and suggests key questions to consider for effective mapping.

Setting Objectives for Social Cartography

• Emphasizes the significance of defining clear objectives before embarking on cartographic endeavors.

• Encourages participants to formulate questions aligned with their objectives to guide their mapping process effectively.

Key Questions for Effective Mapping

• Proposes sample questions based on previous examples like Vereda Cañas Gordas, focusing on aspects such as population demographics, historical context, environmental features, natural resources dominance, and residents' land relationships.

Analyzing Equipments in Rural Areas

This segment explores population structures and service provisions in rural areas through cartographic representations emphasizing essential services and facilities available.

Population Structure Assessment

• Examines population structures in rural areas using maps that depict demographic distributions along with available amenities.

Service Provision Mapping

Detailed Explanation of Cartography Social

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of infrastructure in enhancing productive activities within a community and emphasizes that the effectiveness of social cartography depends on the primary objective set by the users.

Importance of Infrastructure for Productive Activities

• The presence of infrastructure in a community plays a crucial role in boosting local productive activities.

• Understanding the purpose behind social cartography is essential to effectively engage with communities and gather relevant information.

Utilizing Symbols in Social Cartography

• Different colored symbols such as stars represent various aspects like conflicts or common crimes within an area.

• By assigning meanings to symbols on maps, it becomes easier to identify areas with specific issues and formulate strategies accordingly.

Facilitating Community Engagement

• Social cartography allows for collaborative problem-solving and strategy development based on community insights.

• Encouraging active participation from community members enhances the accuracy and relevance of mapped information.

Engagement Strategies in Community Mapping

This part focuses on the role of psychologists in guiding community mapping exercises, emphasizing participant-led mapping processes for effective engagement.

Psychologist's Role in Community Mapping

• Psychologists facilitate mapping sessions by explaining exercises while allowing participants to create maps themselves.

• Structuring sessions around defined objectives ensures clarity and collective construction during mapping activities.

Participant-Led Mapping Process

• Participants can either use pre-made maps or draw their own representations based on their perspectives and knowledge.

• Assigning symbols to represent different elements aids in identifying and mapping key features according to established objectives.

Symbolic Representation for Accessibility

• Using symbols instead of drawings simplifies mapping tasks, especially for groups like older adults who may find drawing challenging.

Community Mapping and Engagement

In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of community engagement and understanding shared experiences within a community to create effective community maps.

Understanding Community Representation

• Communities share common stories and elements that are essential for representation.

• Recognition of what is significant to individuals within a community is crucial for effective representation.

• Interactions in communal spaces like markets foster recognition and understanding among community members.

Mapping Strategies for Diverse Age Groups

This part focuses on mapping strategies tailored to diverse age groups within a community, emphasizing the significance of memory and collective experiences.

Engaging Adult Age Groups

• Addressing age diversity within adult groups requires considering varied life stages and experiences.

• Mapping from a memory perspective can capture personal experiences and historical context within the community.

Challenges in Community Engagement

The discussion shifts towards challenges faced in engaging with communities, particularly when physical access is limited.

Overcoming Access Challenges

• Difficulty in accessing communities due to work constraints highlights the need for creative solutions.

• Travel limitations between living and working areas pose obstacles in engaging with unfamiliar communities.

Navigating Consent Issues

The conversation delves into obtaining consent for engaging with communities, especially when facing legal or ethical dilemmas.

Obtaining Consent

• Importance of securing consent before engaging with communities, even if assistance from local authorities is sought.

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In this section, the speaker discusses the nature of a project and its analysis, emphasizing that it is not a practice or research project. They touch upon the concept of consent forms and their individual nature.

Understanding Project Nature

• The project being developed is more of an approach rather than a test or intervention.

• It is crucial to clarify that the project should not be mistaken for a practice or research endeavor.

Consent Forms Clarification

• Consent forms are essential but can be complex to develop; they are not standardized in this context.

• Individual consent forms are required as part of academic processes, ensuring no unauthorized dissemination of information.

Exploring Community Engagement

This segment delves into community engagement challenges faced by the speaker, particularly in interacting with residents in rural areas and seeking their collaboration for mapping activities.

Community Engagement Challenges

• Difficulty encountered in engaging residents from urban areas due to lack of cooperation even through community organizations like action committees.

• Exploring opportunities to work with older adults in rural settings during specific periods like Easter holidays when visiting family members reside there.

Mapping Activities Preparation

• Planning to engage with elderly individuals who have limited education levels for mapping activities, highlighting the need for clear communication strategies.

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In this section, the speaker discusses their interaction with a community of elderly individuals and the personalized approach required for working with them.

Interaction with Elderly Community

• The speaker engaged with a community of elderly individuals, emphasizing the need for a personalized approach due to physical limitations.

• Working closely with nine elderly individuals in a small group setting, the speaker highlighted the importance of understanding individual needs and preferences.

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This part focuses on how physical boundaries like the kitchen can serve as limitations for elderly individuals, especially those with Alzheimer's disease.

Physical Limitations and Boundaries

• The kitchen acts as a physical boundary for elderly individuals to prevent accidents like burns.

• Individuals with Alzheimer's may have limited mobility, requiring assistance even for simple tasks like coloring or map-making.

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Here, the discussion centers around the significance of defining objectives when creating cartography and considering both geographical and symbolic boundaries.

Defining Cartography Objectives

• Cartography objectives should align with what one aims to map, encompassing not only geographical but also symbolic boundaries.

• Understanding what brings happiness to the elderly community and identifying areas that can enhance their well-being is crucial in cartography planning.

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This segment delves into identifying elements that bring joy to the elderly residents while exploring areas that could be improved within their living environment.

Enhancing Elderly Well-being

• Focus on determining what currently brings joy to the residents and what aspects are lacking in their living environment.

• Identifying spaces within their territory where harmonious interactions can take place is essential for improving overall well-being.

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The conversation shifts towards pinpointing locations within the community that resonate positively with its members, fostering enjoyable activities and reflection spaces.

Mapping Positive Spaces

• Identifying places where residents feel comfortable and engaged facilitates beneficial activities.

Memory and Cartography Discussion

In this section, the speaker reflects on memory in old age, stereotypes about elderly individuals, and the significance of cartography in recognizing shared elements within a community.

Memory and Aging

• The speaker discusses how memory in old age is shaped by experiences, difficulties faced, and societal stereotypes towards older people.

• Reflecting on personal memories during old age prompts individuals to reconsider their past experiences and how they perceive their current reality.

Importance of Cartography

• Cartography serves as a tool for recognizing shared social dynamics within a community beyond physical spaces.

• Through cartography, individuals can dignify memories from various perspectives and understand the dynamics involved in creating collaborative tapestries.

Community Mapping Considerations

This part delves into practical considerations when engaging in community mapping activities, focusing on adapting approaches based on specific needs and realities.

Adapting Community Mapping

• Emphasizes the importance of consulting with a tutor to tailor cartography exercises to address unique needs effectively.

• Highlighting the necessity of adapting processes to cater to diverse social realities encountered during professional practice.

Scope of Mapping

• Discusses the flexibility in mapping scope, allowing for focused mapping within specific neighborhoods or communities based on relevance and participant engagement levels.

Inclusivity and Participant Numbers

This segment explores inclusivity considerations in community mapping projects, including participant limitations and optimal group sizes for meaningful engagement.

Participant Inclusivity

• Encourages considering diverse networks and support systems within communities when conducting mapping activities.

• Acknowledges varying abilities among participants but emphasizes involving caregivers who offer unique perspectives in such initiatives.

Optimal Group Size

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In this section, participants discuss working on social cartography within their communities, focusing on elderly individuals with disabilities.

Working on Social Cartography

• Participants plan to work on social cartography in Barrio Paraguay, focusing on elderly individuals with disabilities.

• The discussion revolves around the approach to identifying and mapping the population of interest within the community.

• Emphasis is placed on limiting the group size to a maximum of 10 people for effective engagement.

• Suggestions are made regarding utilizing a minimum number of people for activity development under guidance.

• The importance of understanding the common territory and population for effective map creation is highlighted.

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This part delves into practical tips for creating social cartography, drawing inspiration from traditional weavers' practices.

Practical Tips for Cartography Creation

• Reference is made to traditional weavers from Mampujan as an example for adapting techniques in map creation.

• Participants are encouraged to use fabric scraps and glue to decorate their maps creatively.

• Suggestions are provided for using larger surfaces like cardboards instead of paper when working with groups.

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The discussion shifts towards inclusive participation in cartography activities, emphasizing diverse forms of engagement.

Inclusive Participation Strategies

• Decorating maps with leaves is suggested as an engaging activity, particularly beneficial when working with elderly participants.

• Acknowledgment is given to various forms of participation, including passive involvement like observing or not actively contributing.

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Participants reflect on the value of different forms of participation and expression within collaborative activities.

Value of Diverse Participation Forms

• Passive involvement such as silence or non-participation is recognized as valid forms of engagement that contribute to dialogue and collaboration.

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In this section, the discussion revolves around the collaborative aspect of filling in a particular chart to showcase community characteristics and memory re-signification.

Collaborative Exercise for Community Characterization

• The final chart filled out collaboratively highlights community characteristics and the ongoing memory re-signification process.

• Each individual works with their distinct community due to varying temporal and spatial factors within a municipality.

• Emphasis on individual work (95%) despite being labeled as collaborative to recognize and understand the specific community's significance.

• The collaborative matrix aims at summarizing individual efforts without additional cheerleading feedback.

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This part involves discussions on working with migrants, focusing on their inclusion experiences and collective memories.

Working with Migrants for Memory Resignification

• Addressing the challenge of working with a small group of migrants for memory resignification exercises.

• Importance lies in guiding individuals through memory re-signification processes even within limited groups.

• Exploring places that foster inclusion rather than just locations generating personal openness.

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The conversation shifts towards common memories among migrants from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing shared experiences despite different origins.

Shared Memories Among Migrants

• Highlighting the commonality in migration experiences regardless of diverse reasons behind migration.

• Encouraging identification of shared memories or cultural elements to facilitate collective memory re-signification.

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Further exploration into personal recollections and family ties among migrants as essential components for memory re-signification exercises.

Personal Recollections and Family Ties

• Encouraging introspection on personal recollections that trigger meaningful connections to one's heritage or past experiences.

Visibilizing the Territory through Mapping

The discussion revolves around the importance of mapping the past territory not just in physical terms but also in terms of interactions and connections between actors within the community.

Importance of Resignifying Collective Memory

• Emphasizes the significance of linking past activities with present locations to evoke memories and foster collective memory.

• Discusses how resignification is crucial when working with various community groups, such as older adults, conflict victims, children, and adolescents.

Cartography and Community Engagement

• Explores the flexibility in choosing topics for cartography within communities, highlighting that it can relate to community issues or positive experiences.

• Stresses the focus on collective memory and resignification rather than solely negative problems during community engagement.

Evidencing Community Exercises

• Addresses the need for capturing evidence like videos or photos during community exercises while respecting individuals' preferences regarding privacy.

• Discusses considerations when working with elderly communities where caregivers or younger members may also participate in community-building activities.

Inclusive Approaches for Working with Migrants

The conversation delves into strategies for engaging migrants from diverse backgrounds, including those from Venezuela and Guajira, focusing on their displacement experiences.

Engaging Migrant Communities

• Considers working with migrants affected by displacement due to various reasons like food scarcity, work opportunities, or violence.

• Encourages uniting migrants based on shared displacement experiences to facilitate discussions around their journeys and challenges.

Emotional Impact of Displacement

• Highlights the emotional toll of displacement on migrants leaving behind their culture, homes, and families.

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In this section, the discussion revolves around social cartography and its application in mapping not only physical aspects but also social relationships and networks.

Understanding Social Cartography

• Social cartography allows mapping of not just physical aspects but also social relationships, connections, and networks.

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The conversation focuses on clarifying doubts regarding the process of creating individual or collective social maps within a community setting.

Clarification on Cartography Process

• Participants are required to create their own social maps on a large sheet of paper collectively rather than individually.

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This part delves into the collaborative aspect of creating social maps within a community context, emphasizing the importance of collective construction.

Importance of Collective Construction

• Social mapping is done collaboratively on a large sheet where participants map the territory based on agreed-upon criteria.

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The discussion shifts towards exploring how social cartography can be used to address issues within migrant communities by leveraging collective memory and identifying places that impact well-being.

Utilizing Social Cartography in Migrant Communities

• Working with migrant communities involves using social cartography to identify places affecting adaptation and well-being through collective memory exploration.

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This segment highlights the concept of resignification in the context of migration, focusing on how individuals redefine their experiences in new territories through social mapping exercises.

Resignification in Migration Context

• Migration leads individuals to redefine their experiences in new territories through collective efforts, reflecting on how migration transforms them personally and socially.

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The conversation concludes with guidance for participants on engaging with tutors to clarify doubts and emphasizes continuous support during the implementation phase.

Guidance for Participants

Diana's Closing Remarks

Diana expresses gratitude for the dynamic space created for conversation and knowledge sharing. She mentions upcoming interactions with two other course participants in the next session and assures everyone that doubts and inquiries will be addressed through collaborative forums or chat.

Diana's Appreciation

• Diana expresses gratitude for the energized space created for conversation and knowledge sharing.

• She acknowledges the upcoming meeting with two other course participants in the next session.