TENSIONANDO NORMAS E PRÁTICAS: PERCEPÇÕES E DESAFIOS DE PROFESSORES SOBRE GÊNERO E SEXUALIDADE EM UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA

  • Jhonatan Camara Gomes UFMS
  • Janete Rosa da Fonseca UFMS

Abstract

The text explores the influence of teachers' practices and perceptions regarding gender and sexuality in the school environment, focusing on how these elements can reinforce prejudices and inequalities. The issue investigated is how the routine approach of teachers to these matters can perpetuate heteronormative norms and limit the inclusion of non-conforming identities. The aim is to analyze how these practices and values shape the school experience and impact the formation of students' identities. The methodology includes administering a questionnaire to 30 teachers from a public school in Bonito/MS, covering from the 6th grade of Elementary School to the 3rd year of High School, and analyzing the researcher’s experience as a teacher. The article relies on the work of Furlan and Maio (2016), França and Calsa (2017), Louro (1994; 2007), Butler (2001), and Lugones (2020) for analysis. The analysis reveals contradictions and resistances in teaching practices, highlighting the lack of explicit policies and inclusive practices. The concluding remarks emphasize the need for teacher training and institutional policies that promote an inclusive education capable of recognizing and celebrating the diversity of gender and sexuality experiences, preparing students for a plural and respectful society.
Published
2024-08-27