The article evaluates the theoretical and methodological axes which are the basis of the Nupedor research trajectory in view of the experiences of land reform in the State of São Paulo, discussing hypotheses, the relationship between management agencies, emphasizing differentiations and the multidimensional reality of such processes. Questioning the unique characteristics of theoretical models, this study corroborates the pluralistic analytical approaches, which suggests a path for...

This paper offers an approach to contextualization of the INCRA/UNIARA research regions, prioritizing the establishment of settlements; the struggle for land and public policy to deal with the social movement issues; and, the social background and life trajectory of the settled families. The analysis of selected axis was used as a tool for the characterization described in this dossier, which constitutes this volume of the Retratos de Assentamentos. Keywords: Research regions; The...

This paper presents results of research with federal settlements in two geographical regions of the state of São Paulo: the Central and Eastern region. We focus here characterize the main types of production systems and marketing, in which we highlight the part destined to family elfconsumption and flow through institutional markets. We show that both diversification of agricultural production and commercialization are strategic for the families settled. This picture of the production...

This paper presents a preliminary analysis of the data collected in the research Uniara-INCRA (2011), especially from the sample survey conducted in the region of "Pontal do Paranapanema" (west of São Paulo State). Are presented and discussed data on family work and farming production in rural settlements of the "Pontal do Paranapanema", as well as aspects of the management of productive systems. Production data shown indicate the existence of a regionally important dairy basin, implanted in...

This article presents part of the social indicators produced in state research conducted in 2011-2012 by INCRA/UNIARA, in the settlements of the Central and Eastern regions of São Paulo State. The objective is to analyze the social indicators produced on research and evaluate some policies targeting so differentiated in new projects and old. To conduct the study were selected 7 units each region, following the selection criteria of number of families, the lot size, age and category creation:...

This paper presents a preliminary analysis of the data collected in the Uniara-INCRA Research (2011), especially from the sample survey conducted in the "Pontal do Paranapanema" (west of São Paulo State). Are presented and discussed data on the social infrastructure and residential conditions in the rural settlements of this region, as well as a set of public policies that seek to meet the demand of production, technical support and marketing of settled workers. The infrastructure conditions...

The article depicts the role of women in agricultural production, in homemade food products and in non-agricultural income-generating activities developed in the settlements of the Central region. This study is based on quantitative research data from the INCRA/UNIARA survey, and likewise includes characteristics of the Apoio Mulher project, a specific credit line available to women's collective projects. Subsequently, qualitative data – particularly ethnographic – from field research in the...

This article presents a discussion on the role of women seated in land reform projects in the region of "Pontal do Paranapanema" (West of São Paulo State). Attempts to assess their participation in the productive work and in spaces of political organization and leadership, as indicators of potential transformation in gender relationsbecause they are traditionally male spaces. The paper is the result of the analyzes conducted for several years, from different investigations by staff from the...

Este artigo busca colaborar na discussão sobre a juventude rural e os desafios que enfrenta no campo, mostrando alguns dados coletados da pesquisa feita através do contrato INCRA/UNIARA com o titulo "Diagnóstico regional com o objetivo de identificar as vocações e potencialidades das regiões e dos sistemas produtivos nas quais os projetos de assentamentos e comunidades quilombolas estão inseridos", que avaliou as políticas públicas e a perspectiva de desenvolvimento local e regional dos...

This text portrays the struggles, the conquest of land and the creation of a peasant territory Andradina region, São Paulo. This territory are contradictions in the territorial dispute with agribusiness, especially sugarcane, which has expanded and continues to expand production in that region. Public policies are evaluated and productivist markedly influencing the performance of the technical assistance, plays the productivist model and market-oriented, it is inappropriate to organize...

This article describes a systematization of the main barriers that were identified across the investigated regions and highlights strategies to overcome these barriers. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of barriers and bottlenecks that hamper growth and development and consequently the effectiveness of government programs aimed at improving settlements. On the other hand, this study proves the dynamic effects identified in recent programs, as well as emphasizes the changing roles...