‘Saber brincar’: A childist decolonial approach to play
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The verb ‘play’ has multiple translations. The verbs used to denote play a musical instrument and play in children’s games differ in Portuguese as well as Nordic languages such as Norwegian. The theoretical distinction between verbs ‘jogar’ and ‘brincar’ guides a decolonial childist analysis of play, focusing on the role of the ‘figure of the child’ in Euro-centric coloniality/racism. The study uses an ethnographic exploration of children’s play in the Landless Workers Movement (MST), highlighting the importance of ‘brincar’ in connecting children with their parents, grandparents, and the surrounding world. Decolonial childism advocates for an educational approach that prioritises connections without disrupting the conviviality between adults and children. This perspective views play as a foundation for intergenerational relationships based on links, connections, and care, shaping adults into good ancestors by learning from children and childhood.
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