DOS ESTUDOS PARA A PAZ ÀS PRÁTICAS GASTRONÔMICAS: UMA NOVA POSSIBILIDADE PARA A DISSEMINAÇÃO DE UMA CULTURA PARA A PAZ

Abstract

Gastronomy as an exponential part of the culture and structure of a society, has a strong aspect of belonging and identity recognition. And because it encompasses several functions within a community, it makes conceivable the expansion of its practice as a transforming agent, an actor of changes. It is possible to verify its performance in different social projects, with purposes ranging from social inclusion and empowerment, to the development of healthier and more sustainable habits. In Studies for Peace, an independent and interdisciplinary academic field, there are concepts and strategies that allow analyzing gastronomic practices as possible agents that promote peace. As for preventive and restorative practices that constitute guidelines for the treatment of negative conflicts, seeking through dialogue, communication, listening, information, among other principles, to establish a space for those involved to reach a peaceful resolution; however, adaptations are possible depending on the reality, as the processes demonstrate conceptual flexibility. Thus, in this work, the potential of gastronomy as a transformative agent is analyzed, from the perspective of studies for peace, and the possible union between gastronomic practices and preventive and restorative ones, in order to catalyze and enhance the positive impacts on the environment. of action. For this purpose, a bibliographic survey and case analysis were carried out. That said, the work sought to raise a debate between the two academic areas, emphasizing their particularities and opportunities for use in new and creative theoretical and practical approaches. Finally, considering that the work brought effective results to the proposed theme, seen, through data collection, a visible scarcity about the joint performance of these themes, in addition to demonstrating the importance of using practices as a means to achieve social changes positive.