Ninguém nascia e ninguém morria em Canaã, Ceará: registro tardio, o reconhecimento de paternidade e a construção da cidadania

Abstract

The present dissertation addresses the relationship between late birth egistration, paternity recognition, and the construction of citizenship in the district of Canaã, Ceará. This topic is particularly relevant in the context of small Brazilian towns, characterized by historical and structural challenges in accessing fundamental rights. In a reality where the absence or delay of these civil records undermines access to basic services, social integration, and the full exercise of citizenship, this study reflects on the implications of such a scenario for promoting inclusion and equality. Within this context, the primary objective of this research was to investigate how these gaps affect the construction of citizenship in Canaã, while the specific objectives aimed to understand the historical development of the concept of citizenship, analyze the obstacles faced by rural communities in accessing civil rights, and propose practical solutions, such as the creation of an educational booklet, to mitigate these barriers. To achieve these goals, the adopted methodology combined bibliographic research and document analysis with the development of an educational booklet. The bibliographic review provided the necessary theoretical foundation, based on works by historians and legal scholars discussing the concept of citizenship and its dimensions. Document analysis, in turn, focused on civil records from Canaã, offering a practical understanding of the local dynamics and the challenges faced by the population. Subsequently, the booklet, developed with accessible language and practical content, represented an effort to translate academic knowledge into a product with direct social impact. The results demonstrated that late birth registration and paternity recognition have both individual and social impacts, hindering access to basic rights and contributing to the marginalization of certain groups. The educational booklet, conceived as the final product, proved to be a tool with the potential to address awareness gaps within the community by presenting legal information in a simplified manner. Thus, it informs and raises awareness among the population about the importance of civil registration, facilitating access to these rights. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]