Brinquedos e Brincadeiras: Uma Perspectiva de Gênero na Pré-Escola

Abstract

The theme of this study is: A Gender Perspective in Preschool. The research is the result of a conclusion of the Pedagogy Degree course at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Naviraí-UFMS/CPNV Campus, and the general objective was to analyze how gender is addressed in the games and daily activities proposed at the Pre-School in a Public Institution in the city of Naviraí-MS.. As a methodology, we adopted a qualitative approach based on field research. For data collection we opted to use participant observation because it is a natural environment in which children can feel comfortable interacting. We also carried out an intervention project to deconstruct possible gender stereotypes with the children and a semi- structured interview with the pre-school teacher of the participating class. It was observed that the teacher themselves can contribute to the child's education, not only in terms of their gender identity, but also in terms of their social education, their construction as a human being, their experiences and their memories. With this study, we hope that children can be free to choose their toys and games and not have them imposed on them because they are d.