CONSTITUTION AND CULTURE:

A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE FOOD INSECURITY ENDURED BY THE XOKÓ COMMUNITY, IN PORTO DA FOLHA/SE, BRASIL.

Abstract

This study analyzes the challenges of food security in the Xokó indigenous community, located on the island of São Pedro and Caiçara, in Porto da Folha (SE), from the perspective of the Brazilian legal system. In general, the difficulties faced are related to dependence on processed foods, low self-sustainability and loss of traditional eating practices, issues that result in negative impacts on the health of the community and the preservation of its cultural memory. The central hypothesis is that “legal mechanisms, when applied effectively, can be powerful instruments for preserving memory and food sovereignty in the Xokó community”. The method used is qualitative, with an interdisciplinary focus, encompassing law, anthropology and public policies. The final considerations demonstrate how the application of legal tools, such as the Organic Law on Food and Nutrition Security (LOSAN), can strengthen food security, preserve cultural practices and promote food autonomy in the Xokó community.