QUESTÕES DE SEXUALIDADE E GÊNERO NO 1.º CICLO DO ENSINO BÁSICO: LEGITIMIDADE, MODALIDADE E TEMAS
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https://doi.org/10.21527/2179-1309.2022.117.12890Keywords:
Sexualidade, Gênero, 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, ProfessoresAbstract
This paper presents the preliminary results of a doctoral research about sexuality and gender issues (SG) in a school environment. The research aims to find out how Brazilian and Portuguese teachers, who work with children from 6 to 10 years old, understand the work with gender and sexuality issues in the school environment and if they recognize themselves as legitimate professionals to deal with these themes with the children. Following a research-action methodology, in the diagnosis step a questionnaire was applied to teachers of 1st CEB in Portugal. The previously validated questionnaire was applied online. The data obtained were analyzed using the SPSS program. The sample consisted of 119 teachers, 111 women and 8 men, with an average age of 48.76 years and 23.85 years of service. Most were married, graduated, and never did continuous/specific training in SG. The results show the frequencies for the variables legitimacy/preparation, modality, effects, and themes of ES. Most participants consider themselves legitimate and prepared to address SG issues and agree that ES should be transversal, contribute to the reduction of stereotypes, violence, and social inequalities. The themes they most agree with are those related to the body (development, differences, hygiene/safety, and respect) and also appreciation and respect for diversity. It is concluded that although they do not have specific training in ES, the majority of Portuguese 1st CEB teachers feel prepared and with legitimacy to approach ES and SG issues at school.
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