Zona escolar, imaginación comunicativa de la escuela en la radio. Programa: "El Barrio: un espacio dinámico y cambiante donde también se construyen saberes, identidades y experiencias"

Abstract

In this episode of the program, the topic of "the neighborhood" is approached from an everyday perspective, as a place on the corner or the street that shapes people. The program highlights the neighborhood's importance in Latin American history, where friendships are forged and the identity of its inhabitants is built. The participants share their personal experiences. They talk about the nostalgia for street games (soccer, hopscotch, dodgeball) and how the neighborhood was a gathering place. However, they also point out how things have changed, mentioning the decline of street games due to fear, insecurity, drug dealing, and violence, as well as new distractions like video games and cell phones. The program discusses how urban sprawl and new constructions have replaced the "potreros" or vacant lots where children used to play. It mentions the contrast between low-income neighborhoods and gated communities, noting that the latter limit socialization and community building. The program interviews Laura and Espat, members of the collective "Desde el Callejón" (From the Alley), a group of young people from the locality of Suba who work through art and culture. The collective considers itself part of a minority, as its work is not sufficiently valued or supported as an industry. However, they emphasize that the most important support comes from the people themselves and from community processes, not necessarily from government entities. They state that their work is political, not because of an affinity for a party, but because they are "subjects of action" who build social fabric and promote peace and reconciliation in their territories. The collective recounts a violent eviction by ESMAD (Mobile Anti-Riot Squad) of a house in the locality of Suba that had been converted into a cultural center. They describe the incident as proof that the Colombian state defends private interests more than the community, which gives the event a political character. The collective states that their work has been very well received in the Suba community, as hip-hop is a very strong movement among the young people of the locality. They highlight that people are attracted to community work and the possibility of building society.