Fotografía de retrato para la construcción de identidad y la conservación de la cultura familiar.

Abstract

The development of the identity of people is acquired from an early age within every household. By sharing the cultural heritage, the individual creates a connection with their origins, discovering a critical sense about their environment, valuing the roots where they come from and showing respect for cultures other than their own. However, this practice is not promoted in every family, and can be a source of conflict. The present research analyzes the ignorance of the cultural heritage generated by a lack of family identity in children between 9 and 11 years that come from migrant families residing in the district of San Juan de Lurigancho in the city of Metropolitan Lima. The lack of knowledge about the cultural diversity within the environment of the child allows, in many cases, to generate conflicts such as disrespect towards other people and discrimination among themselves for believing that some traditions are superior than others. In this context, the Soy Cultura project was born, whose objective is the use of portrait photography in order to contribute to the knowledge of cultural heritage, allowing children to feel proud of their roots and family, thereby promoting respect and tolerance towards diversity.