Crianças, Género e Educação

Abstract

The western society that welcomes us and in which we experience our civic rights and duties ,presents itself, today, with achievements in technological and digital evolution, in the increasing accessibility to health care, education, better opportunities for quality of life, among others. At the same time, it has proclaimed itself more aware of humanitarian issues, fighting in defense of universal rights, so that existing gaps are reduced, in the sense that everyone can assert an active role as informed citizens and holders of an audible and visible voice effectively.

However, we cannot refrain from denouncing and highlighting the disparities that remain and hold us to the past, covertly delaying human evolution. In this work we will focus on the issue of gender and the inequalities involved in its concept and experience, relating the theme to education and childhood.

The importance and credibility of early childhood has been progressing, seeking to ensure that citizenship is lived from an early age, alerting to solidarity, tolerance, free thinking and a critical spirit as core values ​​for a balanced society.

This article is based on an ethnographic study carried out with a group of children from a kindergarten classroom, aged between four and five, which aimed to understand how the issue of gender is present in their lives and as reflected in their daily lives and interactions.

This investigation alerts to the role of schools and professionals in the propagation of stereotypes that condition thoughts and actions, as well as the need for a reflective and (self)critical attitude, in order to guide pedagogical practices in a more conscious and intentional way.

The richness of this work lies in the authenticity and spontaneity manifested in the interactions and postures of the children, allowing for genuine observations and data collection. Just as important, if not more, is the realization that these are the ideal ages to educate with a view to active citizenship, since children are in a phase of identity construction, personality discovery, and positioning in various social contexts. in which it is inserted.