Gênero e diversidade sexual: as experiências de estudantes LGBTI+ na Educação Profissional e os desafios no mundo do trabalho

Abstract

This study aimed to understand the experiences of LGBTI+ students in professional education and the challenges faced in the world of work and its field of study is the Federal Institute of Pernambuco – Olinda campus. Issues such as gender, sexuality, identity, Queer Theory, education, multiculturalism and the world of work are problematized. The proposed methodological approach was of a qualitative nature, supported by Bardin's (1977) content analysis technique. Data were obtained through bibliographic and documentary surveys, simple observation, and semi-structured interviews with 5 LGBTI+ students from subsequent courses on the aforementioned campus. As a result, we identified positive interpersonal and institutional relationships at IFPE/Olinda, with specific episodes of LGBTIphobia; the need to resume the activities of the Center for Gender and Diversity Studies - NEGED, especially with incoming students, in order to further strengthen the inclusive character of the campus; situations of comfort or oppression in the world of work, depending on the occupational space and power relationships in the specific environment; the gender violence commonly experienced by the participants is mostly characterized as veiled acts and capable of causing pain and trauma that are difficult to overcome. As an educational product, a Suggestive Booklet for LGBTI+ Activities was developed to be used by NEGED and/or in spaces where there is a need to promote reflection on the rights of the LGBTI+ population and respect for differences