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THE SICH-BEWEGEN OF STUDENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES IN A DRUG TRAFFIC-RIDDEN SLUM

Abstract

This study interprets the way of moving of students of a public school located in a drug-traffic-ridden area of Rio de Janeiro to understand the influence of violence in that area of ​​the city in the daily life of Physical Education classes. Participant observation and semi-structured interviews were conducted with Physical Education teachers. Findings indicate that students use bodily codes as a process for reestablishing self-confidence systems. Repeated identification with their aggressors, which manifested itself in the masculine group, was re-signified while elements of the culture of violence were maintained but introducing characteristics of the activities in which they participated.

Keywords:
Physical Education; Violence; Culture; Poverty Areas

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