Análisis de las actividades y dinámicas sociales de los areneros del Río Medellín: problemáticas y formas de vida en su contexto familiar.
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2025-05-30
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Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios - UNIMINUTO
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Monografía
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Abstract
Esta investigación cualitativa analiza la situación de los areneros que viven y trabajan debajo del puente de la Madre Laura en la comuna 4 de Medellín, un grupo históricamente invisibilizado que desarrolla su labor a orillas del Río Medellín. Se identifican problemáticas como la informalidad laboral, viviendas precarias sin servicios básicos, exposición a enfermedades relacionadas con el río y vacíos legales que regulan o restringen su actividad, además del estigma social que enfrentan.
Los hallazgos muestran que, pese a su aporte generacional al desarrollo urbano de la ciudad a través de su trabajo, enfrentan condiciones de precariedad: jornadas laborales que comienzan en la madrugada, herramientas rudimentarias y bajos ingresos, que no superan el 80% del salario mínimo, perpetuando un ciclo de pobreza intergeneracional. Su lucha va más allá de la supervivencia, por el reconocimiento de un modelo de ciudad donde el bienestar de los más vulnerables sea prioritario, los ríos sean espacios de vida y el trabajo digno sea respetado, sin importar las capacidades o el origen de las personas.
En conclusión, se hace un llamado a cuestionar el modelo de desarrollo urbano actual, que afecta a los areneros, y a reflexionar sobre qué tipo de ciudad queremos construir: una donde los ríos sean espacios de vida, las fronteras sociales no sean un límite y el trabajo digno sea accesible para todos.
This qualitative research analyzes the situation of sand collectors who live and work under the Madre Laura bridge in Medellín's Commune 4, a historically invisible group that carries out their work on the banks of the Medellín River. Problems are identified such as labor informality, precarious housing without basic services, exposure to river-related diseases and legal loopholes that regulate or restrict their activity, in addition to the social stigma they face. The findings show that, despite their generational contribution to the urban development of the city through their work, they face precarious conditions: working hours that start at dawn, rudimentary tools and low incomes, which do not exceed 80% of the minimum wage, perpetuating a cycle of intergenerational poverty. Their struggle goes beyond survival, for the recognition of a city model where the welfare of the most vulnerable is a priority, rivers are living spaces and decent work is respected, regardless of people's abilities or origin. In conclusion, a call is made to question the current urban development model, which affects sand collectors, and to reflect on what kind of city we want to build: one where rivers are living spaces, social boundaries are not a limit and decent work is accessible to all.
This qualitative research analyzes the situation of sand collectors who live and work under the Madre Laura bridge in Medellín's Commune 4, a historically invisible group that carries out their work on the banks of the Medellín River. Problems are identified such as labor informality, precarious housing without basic services, exposure to river-related diseases and legal loopholes that regulate or restrict their activity, in addition to the social stigma they face. The findings show that, despite their generational contribution to the urban development of the city through their work, they face precarious conditions: working hours that start at dawn, rudimentary tools and low incomes, which do not exceed 80% of the minimum wage, perpetuating a cycle of intergenerational poverty. Their struggle goes beyond survival, for the recognition of a city model where the welfare of the most vulnerable is a priority, rivers are living spaces and decent work is respected, regardless of people's abilities or origin. In conclusion, a call is made to question the current urban development model, which affects sand collectors, and to reflect on what kind of city we want to build: one where rivers are living spaces, social boundaries are not a limit and decent work is accessible to all.
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Analizar las actividades, dinámicas sociales y familiares de los areneros del Río Medellín, incluyendo aspectos como sus problemáticas y formas de vida.
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economic livelihood practice, social practice, Medellín River, práctica de sustento económico, práctica social, Río Medellín