Migração e Autonomia: os trabalhadores da floresta no nordeste de Misiones (Argentina)

Este artículo versa sobre los peones forestales de la provincia de Misiones (nordeste de Argentina), que se desplazan hacia los bosques cultivados de Eucaliptos, situados en las provincias de Corrientes y Entre Ríos. Analizamos este circuito de migración cíclica en términos de segmentación del mercado de trabajo. La condición social de los migrantes se define por la alternancia entre la venta de fuerza de trabajo y el trabajo para sí en la parcela. La búsqueda de autonomía constituye un valor central en la selección de alternativas laborales. Desde la perspectiva de la antropología, describimos las formas de organización social (fases del ciclo doméstico, redes sociales) y las categorías culturales que intervienen en la segmentación.The present article deals with the forestall workers of Misiones (northeast Argentina) that move towards the planted forests of Eucalyptuses, located in the provinces of Corrientes and Entre Ríos. The alternation between selling labour force and working for themselves in our land defines the migrant’s social condition.We analyse this cyclic migration circuit in terms of labour market segmentation. The search of autonomy represents a central value for labour selection alternatives. From the anthropological point of view we describes the social organization forms (domestic cycle phase, social networks) and cultural conceptions that underlying segmentation.O artigo trata dos trabalhadores florestais do nordeste de Misiones (Arg.) que se deslocam para os reflorestamentos de eucaliptos, localizados em lãs províncias de Entre Rios e Corrientes. Descrevemos o circuito de migração cíclica em termos de segmentação do mercado de trabalho. A condição social dos migrantes e definida considerando a alternância da venta de forca de trabalho e a produção própria. A busca da autonomia representa um valor significativo na seleção de alternativas de trabalho. Do ponto de vista da antropologia, o artigo descreve as formas sociais (ciclo domestico, redes) y os significados culturais que permeiam a segmentação do mercado.Fil: Schiavoni, Otilia Margarita G.. Universidad Nacional de Misiones; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Albertí, Alfonsina Verónica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Saavedra 15. Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Laborales; Argentin

"My Girlfriends Could Fill A Yanu-Yanu Bus"

In this paper, I investigate the ways that young men in rural southern Malawi talk about HIV and their own perceptions of risk. I relate these findings first to evolving gender relations in Malawi during the AIDS epidemic, and second to HIV prevention measures, with specific recommendations for changes in existing prevention campaigns. I make three claims in this paper: first, that an unknown proportion of sexually active young men say that they are already HIV-positive, in the absence of any medical evaluation or any signs of AIDS; second, that men's claims to be HIV-positive emerge from a particular configuration of masculinity as well as from personal conviction; and third, that this belief is used to justify continuing risky sexual behaviour, such as having multiple partners or not using condoms, on the grounds that this behaviour is no longer dangerous if one has already contracted the virus. This paper is based on observational journals kept by local research assistants in which they recorded mentions of AIDS in informal conversations which they overheard or participated in. I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this classically anthropological methodology, as distinct from the more survey methods more standard in demography.Africa, AIDS/HIV, Malawi, social interactions

Festa horse racing : a reflection of gender roles, secularization and tourism on the island of Gozo

The purpose of this thesis is to reflect on the intersections of gender, secularization and tourism on the inclusion of horse racing during festas in the Republic of Malta. Observations and interviews suggested these were three key influences in this cultural practice. This researcher concludes, that while there are some religious objections to marketing festa horse racing for tourists, horse racing is a natural extension of historical and cultural components of Maltese life.peer-reviewe

Aktor di Balik Selembar Batik (Studi Kasus di Lembur Batik Cimahi)

Batik adalah selembar kain yang dibuat secara ditulis, dicap, atau penggabungan antara keduanya. Dulu, ketika batik hanya diproduksi untuk lingkungan keraton, pembuatnya masih terbatas. Manakala batik keluar dari lingkungan keraton, pembuat batik meluas. Itu dulu, zaman di mana orang masih memiliki banyak waktu luang dan jenis pekerjaan belum beragam. Saat ini apabila di antara sejumlah orang masih ada yang mendedikasikan dirinya untuk menggeluti batik sebagai pengrajinnya, tentu ada alasan yang melatarinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui cara perekrutan pengrajin, pengetahuan membatik, kondisi pengrajin, serta konsep kerja pengrajin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan hasil penelitiannya dituangkan secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dedikasi menjadi pengrajin batik dilatari oleh rasa tanggung jawab dan kecintaan yang mendalam dengan dunia perbatikan. Dapatlah disimpulkan bahwa tanpa adanya keterlibatan hati, sulit bagi seseorang untuk dapat bertahan menjadi pengrajin. Mengingat, banyak jenis pekerjaan lain yang besaran penghasilannya lebih menjanjikan. Batik is a cloth made in written, printed, or a combination between the two. In the past, when batik was only produced for the palace, the makers were still limited. Another case with when batik came out of the palace, batik makers were expanding. That was then, an era where people still had a lot of spare time and the type of work had not been varied. Today, if among a number of people consist of people who dedicate themselves as batik craftsmen, absolutely there is a reason behind of it. This study aims were to determine how the recruitment, knowledge, the condition, and working concept of batik craftsmen. This study uses qualitative research and the findings are outlined descriptively. The results shows that the dedication of batik craftsmen is backed by a sense of responsibility and a deep love with the world of batik. It can be concluded that without the involvement of their love, it is difficult for a person to be able to survive into a batik craftsman. Bearing in mind,there are many other types of work that have more promising incomethe amount of income is more promising