Marabaixo in Amapá: Psychosocial and Educational Strategy against Structural Racism
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| Title: | Marabaixo in Amapá: Psychosocial and Educational Strategy against Structural Racism |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cláudio Afonso Soares, Elivaldo Serrão Custódio, Eugénia da Luz Silva Foster, Bruno Marcelo de Souza Costa, José Adnilton Oliveira Ferreira, Regina Ribeiro Pessoa, Emerson Ramos de Souza, Silvaney Rubens Alves de Souza |
| Source: | Journal of Education and Learning. 2026 15(2):75-90. |
| Availability: | Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Racism, Power Structure, Mental Health, Resilience (Psychology), Self Concept, African Culture, Intervention, Self Esteem, Sense of Belonging, Sense of Community, Psychological Patterns, Culturally Relevant Education, Equal Education, Social Influences, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Brazil |
| ISSN: | 1927-5250 1927-5269 |
| Abstract: | This article aims to review the literature on the impacts of racism on mental health and to explore Marabaixo as a cultural and educational practice that promotes resilience and strengthens identity among Afro-descendant communities in the state of Amapá, Brazil. A narrative literature review analyzed relevant qualitative and quantitative studies on the psychological effects of racism and the role of cultural interventions in the context of mental health. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis, identifying three main themes: the psychological impact of racism, Marabaixo as a resource for cultural and educational resilience, and the strengthening of AfroBrazilian identity. The findings indicate that racism is a significant stressor that leads to negative mental health outcomes such as anxiety and low self-esteem, especially in children and adolescents. Marabaixo, in this context, is distinguished as a cultural and educational intervention that reinforces self-esteem and a sense of belonging, providing emotional support and community strengthening. The results suggest that Marabaixo is not just a cultural celebration, but a resource of resistance and social cohesion that contributes to the psychological well-being of the student. This study reinforces the importance of cultural and educational interventions in promoting mental health and highlights the need for public educational policies that value Afro-Brazilian cultural practices as tools for enhancing identity and promoting resilience. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507354 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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