FOOD AND RESISTANCE, THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF HUNGER: a case study on the Guarani Mbyá villages in the TI Jaraguá in São Paulo
In this study, we'll assess Food Insecurity in TI Jaraguá (Jaraguá Indigenous Territory) using the Brazilian Scale of Food Insecurity (EBIA). Through quantitative and qualitative interviews, we'll explore how this indigenous community engages with traditional agriculture. With globally rising food insecurity as well as climate changes, the quest for resilient food systems has gained momentum. Indigenous people´s food systems have gained prominence on international and governmental agendas, offering alternatives to current agroindustry and monoculture models. This shift presents an opportunity to honor indigenous people´s food systems worldwide, pointing at a shift towards recognizing their vital traditional knowledge. Indigenous populations in Brazil, often marginalized due to environmental degradation and territorial disputes, face challenges sustaining their way of life. The Guarani Mbyá in TI Jaraguá, residing close to downtown, strugle to preserve their "nhanderekó" lifestyle. Land limitations hinder crucial traditional agricultural practices, essential for both culture and nutrition. Consequently, their Food Security is jeopardized, forcing reliance on supermarkets and donations for sustenance.