O RACISMO NO CONTEXTO DA EDUCAÇÃO NÃO ESCOLAR: DESAFIOS PARA A FORMAÇÃO DE CRIANÇAS NA EDUCAÇÃO SOCIAL

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study discusses racism in the context of non-formal education, highlighting the challenges faced in children's development and education. The research is based on the understanding of racism as a structural phenomenon present in different social spaces and seeks to analyze how it manifests itself in community-based social education environments. The objective is to identify the main forms of discrimination that affect Black children outside formal schooling and to propose strategies to address these issues, contributing to more inclusive educational practices. The study is grounded in approaches that emphasize the importance of anti-racist education as an element of social transformation, both within and beyond the school environment. The methodology adopted is qualitative in nature and was conducted through semi-structured interviews and observations in a Social Coexistence and Bond Strengthening Service. Data analysis made it possible to understand the perceptions of social educators, the experiences of children, and the impacts of racism on their development. The results indicate the need for better professional training, the implementation of specific public policies, and the strengthening of community practices that value diversity. It is concluded that education can play an essential role in the training of educators, as well as in the development of children's self-esteem and in combating racism, thereby contributing to citizenship and to a more just society. Keywords: Racism; Social Education; Childhood; Anti-racist Education; Social Inclusion.