Technology and social inclusion: Cooperative Catamare

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential and limitations in technology for social inclusion in CATAMARE cooperative in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. It used a qualitative approach, supported by questionnaires, interviews and participant observation. As a result the evidence suggests that the organization of the cooperative allowed access to information on legislation, but there was no technology hindering cooperative in relation to the joint between the members. It can be concluded that social inclusion of cooperative members has improved, but there are structural limits to the development of sustainable actions.

Key words:
technology; cooperativism; social inclusion