Identidade e poder: reflexões sobre gênero e sexualidade na Educação Matemática a partir da Exploração-Proposição-Resolução Multicontextual Crítica de Problemas

Abstract

Although discussions about gender and sexuality have gained ground in research, any attempt to discuss the topic at school has been the target of constant attacks over the last few years. In this article, we propose a reflection on how the issues of this theme are intertwined with mathematics and place it from the perspective of a human and living science. We aim to analyze how we can carry out a practice in the mathematics classroom that explores aspects of gender and sexuality. Throughout the article, we analyze some mathematical practices and problems and how they can reinforce gender/sexuality oppression without critical debate or engage students with problem exploration. Debates on the topic do not intend to direct or anticipate individual development regarding their gender and sexuality but to allow individuals to express their freedom safely.