Combatendo a invisibilidade feminina: uma proposta para o ensino de história a partir da biografia de três sergipanas

Abstract

This research endeavors to delve into the silence surrounding the teaching of History regarding the trajectories of women from Sergipe who were once active participants in the feminist movement. Given the invisibility of women in historiography and educational curriculum, this study encompasses a pedagogical guide tailored for educators and 9th-grade in the Elementary School system. The guide encapsulates the biographies of three notable women from Sergipe: Quintina Diniz, Maria Rita Soares and Beatriz Nascimento. Through the narrative of their life stories, paths may be extended to educators, affording them the opportunity to engage in discussions pertaining feminisms and their significance in addressing gender inequalities. Adopting a qualitative approach, this research draws upon, specialized bibliographcal, resources within the domains of feminis theories, women’s history, history education and the production of biographcal accounts. Rooted in the perspectives of Jörn Rüssen and Paulo Freire, this study aims to catalyze student engagement within their practical spheres, thereby instigating social transformation through heightened awareness. Evidently, the utilization of biographical accounts serves as a potente didatic and methodological tool for teaching of historical, particularly in relation to the valorization of women’s historical narratives. By illuminating the stories of historically marginalized figures, along with their struggles and distinctiveness, a profund sense of identification and empowerment takes root, conseuently, students not only come to recognize reflections of themselves in these narratives but also grasp their roles as agentes of history, ultimately nurturing the cultivation of historical consciousness.