O limiar de um movimento: os atingidos por barragens através do jornal a voz da serra de Erechim (1979-1985)

Abstract

This paper aims to weave some considerations about the approach presented by “A Voz da Serra” newspaper from Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, in the begging of the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB). Thus, the sources used in the paper are texts presented by this periodical. The paper contemplates a brief historiography about social movements, coming up the time of the Regional Commission of Affected by Dams (CRAB) foundation, institution that gives rise to the MAB. In addition, also seeks to map the ideological issue that coexists in the media, showing that more than inform it is a company that follows certain specific values. In this sense, it demonstrates possibilities of the press as historical source. Likewise it will treat the importance to understand some important concepts to the affected as progress and territory. Then, the sources were analyzed to ascertain if the problematic was viable. As result, was observed in the newspaper mentioned above, it has in its discourse a class ideology permeated by values that extend to other segments of society. Firstly, it has a concealment mechanism about the beginning of the movement. However, when the subject becomes eminent, the newspaper assumes instantly a position in behalf of the progress, delegitimizing the organizations that strive against the dams. Thus, the newspaper pervades its values to the readers, disseminating a negative view about the social movements. In association with these facts, it’s possible to realize the concern through disclosing the news reports, the values of the progress and production based on a capitalist modernization.