Abstract
The theme of ruralities is a new theoretical field of discussion for psychology, especially for those professionally involved with public policies, in cities considered small, characterized by the strong presence of rural people and fields in their territories. In spite of it, there is a lack of studies in Brazilian psychology regarding this theme. We aimed, with this essay, to outline the main theoretical and analytical categories that can contribute to establish a valuable dialogue between psychology and rural studies. Methodologically, we located the trajectory of the reflection in Brazil about rural and rural people; next, we placed this discussion in the psychological production that studies this theme, taking the reader through a reflection about the challenges and interpellations experienced in the encounter with rural environments and people. Thus, the importance of constructing a critical clipping about the presence of psychology in the rural context is highlighted. In the same way, with the consolidation of this field, it is expected that this approximation also strengthens psychology’s place as science and profession, among the different disciplines that constitute rural studies in Brazil.
Psychology; Ruralities; Rural Studies