THE EMERGENCE OF SLUMS IN BRAZILIAN CITIES FROM A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
This article aims to research the emergence of slums in Brazilian cities through the lens of geography , investigating the historical, social, and spatial factors that influenced their formation. This was an exploratory study, with a literature review, characterized as qualitative research, based on the writings of authors such as Valladares, Milton Santos, Raquel Rolnik, and Henri Lefebvre. The research seeks to show that the process of favelization is directly linked to exclusionary urbanization, the lack of public housing policies, and socio-spatial segregation. Although marked by poor infrastructure and social vulnerability, favelas are also spaces of resistance, cultural identity, and community organization. The geographical approach allows us to see favelas as an integral part of the urban territory, demonstrating the need for inclusive public policies. The article contributes to the debate on territorial justice and reinforces the role of geography in building more equitable cities.
THE EMERGENCE OF SLUMS IN BRAZILIAN CITIES FROM A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8208162614019
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Palavras-chave: Socio-spatial segregation, urbanization, right to the city.
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Keywords: Socio-spatial segregation, urbanization, right to the city.
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Abstract:
This article aims to research the emergence of slums in Brazilian cities through the lens of geography , investigating the historical, social, and spatial factors that influenced their formation. This was an exploratory study, with a literature review, characterized as qualitative research, based on the writings of authors such as Valladares, Milton Santos, Raquel Rolnik, and Henri Lefebvre. The research seeks to show that the process of favelization is directly linked to exclusionary urbanization, the lack of public housing policies, and socio-spatial segregation. Although marked by poor infrastructure and social vulnerability, favelas are also spaces of resistance, cultural identity, and community organization. The geographical approach allows us to see favelas as an integral part of the urban territory, demonstrating the need for inclusive public policies. The article contributes to the debate on territorial justice and reinforces the role of geography in building more equitable cities.
- Robson Jeremias
- Josué Mario de Oliveira
- Luiz Alberto Nogueira Machado
- Joel Porto Alves
- Dircelene Teixeira do Nascimento
- Rafael Aljona Ortega
- Douglas Leonardo de Lima
- Denise Normino de Oliveira
- Evandro Ferigato
- Paulo Alexandre Pereira
