Informal conversations as a data collection technique

to address gender violence and masculinities

Abstract

This essay reflects on the significant contributions of the use of the technique of informal conversations to address gender violence and masculinities. The reflections are oriented to the ethnographic notes of the field work lived in the Honduran Moskitia and embodied in a Campo Diary. The essay summarizes the experiences of three moments: First, in the interaction, coexistence and social life in the community, achieving participatory involvement in the daily life of the places visited. The second moment rescues the participation in the collective processes of the women’s grassroots organization where the supervised professional practice was carried out. Finally, it rescues the participation of a “Diagnosis on the situation of gender violence in Moskitia” where a work team was formed with a specialist in the matter. In conclusion, the technique of informal conversations provides a contribution to the researcher when applied in ethnographic contexts, it introduces us to the community, especially when working on issues related to gender and masculinity processes.