Ecopsychosociology: ecofeminist approaches of the artisanal fishing

Abstract In view of the current scenery of crises and socioenvironmental changes, the goal is: (a) to indicate an epistemology anchored in the ecofeminist lens to understand human relationships and relationships with the environment in a certain social context; (b) to propose a worldview according to the approach here called na ecopsychosocial based on compatibility and complementarity. Based on an ongoing research, whose case studies are women in artisanal fishing communities in the region of “Arraial do Cabo/RJ”, the article presents a review of documents related to the activity, and qualitative analysis of the documentary “Ardentia”. Taken into account the feelings and actions of the fisherwomen - who gradually overcome their limitations through daily action and constant reflection about their role - the conclusion is that this feminine activity is overcoming, renewing, reappropriating and completely redefining women´s place in the fishing scenario .