A transmissão e manutenção do poder na Família Henrique no município de Monteiro, Cariri Paraibano.

Abstract

This research deals with Political Power. As a focus, the Political Power in relation to the Henrique family of the municipality of Monteiro, located 319 kilometers from João Pessoa, in the state of Paraíba, was studied in depth, investigating the historical as-pects of this family and understanding its political influence. The discussion takes place in political power, the ability to influence and control governmental and administrative decisions in a given region. The research aims to explore how power structures are formed within political groups in the municipality of Monteiro - PB in order to understand the structural configurations of the Henrique family, how the power of family political capital exerts a strong influence on political scenarios. Thus, the specific objectives were determined: (a) to analyze the definition and characteristics of political power; (b) to approach the Henrique family in relation to the political power of the region, mainly regarding the “transmission of power”; (c) the implications of the transmission, mainte-nance or rupture of the political power of the Henrique family in the municipality of Monteiro - PB. The methodology used was the deductive method, field research with questionnaire and bibliographic research technique. Regarding the questionnaires, one was, a bibliographical research technique and two field studies: one interview with Mrs. Edna Henrique; and the second involving a questionnaire applied to 10 people. As a result of the research, it was found, with the analysis of the interview with Edna Henrique, that the family used a discourse of emotional closeness and paternalistic leadership to consolidate its political legitimacy, while the construction of alliances and adaptation to personal crises were crucial for the continuity of its dominance.