Intervención comunitaria con mujeres a partir de la actuación en Red en psicología comunitaria: una experiencia en una comunidad de Brasil

Abstract

This article presents the process of developing a community group of women based on a process of networking in Community Psychology in a community of, Fortaleza, Brazil. The actions sought to strengthen the residents based on a community health perspectuve, the public health policy, the third sector and the university. A qualitative study was performed through the use of participant observation, field notes and focus groups with six women who were part of a community group of self-esteem developed by external agents. Data was analyzed through theme analysis. Results show that the activities promoted strengthening the identities of the women residents. Critical and community attitudes emerged that allow mobilization for change in situations of individual and collective oppression.