Memorias barriales y producción socioespacial en los barrios populares de Guayaquil: una aproximación antropológica a los pobladores del barrio Bastión Popular”

Abstract

This study takes a deep dive into the shared memories of Bastión Popular and Barrio Nigeria, two underserved neighborhoods in Guayaquil, Ecuador, using a qualitative and anthropological approach. With a descriptive and cross-sectional design, the research aims to understand the residents' experiences. The qualitative multiple case study method involves interviews, focus groups, cartographic workshops, and document review. Focusing on the people in these neighborhoods, data collection includes interviews, group discussions, and a review of historical documents and photos. On an individual level, this research aims to highlight the specific historical evolution of Bastión Popular, enriching the understanding of its identity and social context. The methodology is based in documentary review and the creation of three timelines for a clear chronological presentation, which are divided into antecedents, settlement and constitution, as well as recent history. KEY WORDS: NEIGHBORHOOD MEMORY, POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS, GUAYAQUIL, TIMELINES