O núcleo de gênero e diversidade e a população LGBTQIA+: rupturas, avanços e tensões no cotidiano de um Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia

Abstract

This study focuses on sexual orientations and non-hegemonic gender identities, recognized in their social, cultural and political dimensions, within the scope of professional and Technological Education, considering the principle of integral human formation. In this perspective, the theoretical foundation took into account Marxian, multiculturalist and post-structuralist concepts. Among the objectives of the study, the search for understanding about the work of the Gender and Diversity Center (NEGED) of the Federal Institute of Pernambuco (IFPE) in the movements to elaborate knowledge on gender and sexual diversity and to welcome LGBTQIA+ populations stands out in the institution. The research, of qualitative nature, took place through narrative interviews, having its analytical treatment from the narrative analysis. The group of subjects interviewed comprised two professors and two students linked to the IFPE/Campus Belo Jardim. The following results were obtained: it was understood that NEGED is an integral part of the institutional Inclusive Policy; it was observed that its performance takes place through dialogues, collage workshops, training meetings, among others; it was also possible to observe that the team seeks to meet spontaneous demands from the students, being responsible for an orientation work that also includes parents and the external community; it was noted the existence of movements contrary to the performance of activities, as it is an environment permeated by tensions. We also built the following understandings: a) NEGED is a fundamental piece for the consolidation of a democratic school, in the perspective of integral human formation; b) the nucleus is a space for inclusion, welcoming and fighting for the permanence of LGBTQIA+ people. In the light of the results, an Educational Product was created entitled “Guide to Welcoming LGBTQIA+ people”, with the objective of presenting to the academic community concepts related to the theme addressed and social affirmation policies of these subjects implemented by IFPE. The material was duly tested and reworked based on the evaluators' considerations