Questões de gênero na escola: possibilidades e exercícios na Rede Municipal de Ensino de Fortaleza a partir do conhecimento histórico

Abstract

This research seeks to analyze how gender issues are being addressed in History education and how History teachers in the Fortaleza municipal public school system can use discussions on this topic in their classes. To this end, it first seeks to understand the trajectory of gender as an analytical category in academic debates and, subsequently, in education. Based on investigations into the presence of gender issues in educational legislation and curricula, it aims to understand how this theme can contribute to the construction of historical consciousness, student protagonism, and liberating and democratic teaching practices. The study also intends to analyze how Fortaleza's education system addresses this theme in its educational policies and what expectations and challenges are present in practice. To better understand teaching practices in Fortaleza, qualitative research was conducted to understand how gender issues appear in History classes. Finally, as a way to strengthen the teaching of History and gender issues, we will analyze activities involving the History discipline and the gender debate, as well as the "Elas por Elas" project, which also addresses these issues. The final product consists of a teaching sequence, inspired by the "Elas por Elas" project, which offers suggestions for activities encompassing History and gender discussions.