Graffiti and Pichação: forms of resistance and youth participation?

Abstract

This study aimed at surveying and performing a theoretical reflection on the phenomena of graffite and pichação in relation to youths. In order to do a thorough theoretical study, it was possible to find different lines of thought indicating the existence of graffiti and pichação. For some, a means of communication for young people, for others, as a protest of oppressed groups and also as a way of establishing a status, a distinguishing feature in relation to a group and building a sense of belonging. The discussion brought up the fact that different youths living in every corner and charms of the country established a relationship of power with the cities. Given the premise that where there are relations of power there is resistance, which forms of youth participation do exist in our society? For this, the text also proposes the construction of a path where the tryad social participation, self care and care towards the other, in connection with verbs such as to invent, resist and create, can make all the difference in the process of producing a singular and ethical life, that can be enjoyed and lived as a work of art.