Desafios enfrentados por estudantes de licenciatura que se identificam como LGBT na jornada pelo sucesso na esfera profissional

Abstract

This dissertation presents the results of a research project that focused on the social and economic impacts that could arise from the sexual orientation of individuals in the lives of education professionals, specifically the students of the Pedagogy course at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. The study explores how these factors affect professional success. The purpose of this research was to understand the students' perception of success in the field of education by exploring their experiences and accounts. The aim was to comprehend how these elements contribute to or hinder personal fulfillment and the pursuit of social prestige. It was also necessary to observe how these elements shape the identity of teachers, using the narratives of the study participants as the research field. The research relied on theoretical studies on knowledge, power, gender, sexualities, religion, and exclusion, drawing from authors such as Michel Foucault (1976, 1984, 1996) and Judith Butler (1990). The data analysis methodology employed a qualitative-quantitative model, and the instrument for collecting student data involved the administration of questionnaires during classes at the Faculty of Education of UFMG (FaE). Through this research, it became possible to understand and analyze the impactful factors in the sociocultural and economic construction of students and teachers, seeking solutions to issues that present barriers in their professional field due to sexual orientation and gender. In addition to the previously mentioned factors, the study also shed light on the different knowledge and experiences of students and/or professionals as part of the LGBT community, uncovering their main challenges in daily life, fears in contemporary society, and expectations for the future.