Cem anos do registro civil de Itatuba-Paraíba : uma reconstituição histórica sobre a realização de casamentos na sede do município (2021-2024)

Abstract

This dissertation is part of the interdisciplinary field of Law and History, with the aim of exploring the changes in social representations of marriage in Itatuba, especially after the inauguration of civil marriages in the municipality. The contextualization of the theme goes back to the founding of the Itatuba Civil Registry Office in 1921 and the social transformation resulting from the implementation of civil marriages, a previously unprecedented element in local history. In this area, the methodology adopted focused on collecting personal testimonies from Itatuba residents, complemented by a bibliographical review, which made it possible to contrast local representations of marriage with the existing theoretical framework on the subject. The results obtained point to a reconfiguration of marriage practices and perceptions in Itatuba, reflecting changes in gender dynamics, demographic patterns and family structures, in line with the transformations observed at national and international level. Furthermore, the investigation highlighted the importance of civil marriage as a mechanism for legal and social protection, emphasizing its importance for the security, veracity and publicity of legal acts. The personal testimonies collected corroborated the understanding of the social representations of marriage in the municipality, providing perspectives on the dynamics of marital relations in the locality, making it possible to access a variety of experiences and perceptions, which presented the transformations in practices, expectations, motivations and impacts of these unions on the lives of citizens. It was also found that marriage in Itatuba has a positive impact on the region's economy, especially in commerce and services. As an educational product, an information booklet was produced to raise awareness about the importance of legalizing and regularizing unions, with a view to protecting families within the context of teaching history and law. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]