Representações de gênero e sexualidade na dança do coco do grupo Oré Anacã: percepções de profissionais de educação física

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the perceptions of Physical Education professionals about gender and sexuality issues in the Coco Choreography of Oré Anacã - Popular Dance Group of UFC. Eight professionals participated in this study, four from the Licentiate area and another four from the Bachelor's degree. The research was of qualitative nature and had as data collection the accomplishment of semi-structured interviews. The interview guide included questions about the proximity of the participants to the themes of gender, sexuality and traditional dances, from where they started to share their impressions about the representations of masculinity and femininity present in the choreography and also about how these questions present themselves in today's society. The participants had space in the interviews to leave suggestions for improvements to that choreography, in order to possibly make it more in line with their expressed ideas on the topic of gender and sexuality. Data analysis took place through the triangulation of methods, where the interviewees' speeches were first categorized, later commented through the light of studies in the area of Gender and Sexuality and, finally, a comparative analysis was carried out between the observations presented. The results and discussions pointed to the confrontation and overcoming of stereotypes established by society about how men and women should be or behave, which deny the plurality of possibilities of being in the world; as well as for overcoming prejudices established by heteronormativity, which treats sexual behavior or gender expression that is outside the prevailing hegemonic norm as strange and/or wrong. From this, it is extremely relevant to stimulate, especially by professionals who are opinion formers, a critical look at gender and sexuality issues present in society in order to overcome prejudice and discrimination and promote greater respect for diversity.