UM ESTUDO DE CASO SOBRE O ALTO ÍNDICE DE ANALFABETISMO NA FAIXA ETÁRIA DOS 60 ANOS OU MAIS NO DISTRITO DE NOVA CASA VERDE

Abstract

This research presents and analyzes a field study on the high illiteracy rate in the district of Nova Casa Verde, municipality of Nova Andradina, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The study was motivated by the significant number of illiterate individuals in the area, particularly men and women aged 60 and above, who face challenges with reading and writing. It stems from the need to understand the factors that led to limited or no literacy, especially considering the intense difficulties these individuals encounter in accessing basic services in commerce and social life. The chosen methodology involved conducting interviews to collect narratives using oral history as an approach. The questions, organized through the Google Forms tool, allowed for deeper reflection on the experiences and challenges faced within the social context.