O gênero da voz: uma revisão da literatura fonoaudiológica contemporânea brasileira

Abstract

This work addresses the ways in which the field of Speech Therapy understands and develops theories about gender differences in scientific publications in the area. This is an integrative literature review followed by critical analysis in the light of Gender Studies in the field of Public Health. The findings list the gender markers widespread in the scientific discourse of Speech Therapy, used to classify male and female voices, in correspondence with the “sex” of the individual, whose binary classification is generally taken for granted. Although this differentiation occurs throughout the life cycle, there are attempts to differentiate voices even in childhood. The most evident differences appear in adulthood, converging again in senescence. The conclusions point to the need for greater consolidation of gender and voice studies, in order to promote dialogue between Speech Therapy and Gender Studies in the field of Human and Social Sciences of Public Health, understanding the voice as an integral part of health and as a fundamental element of the construction of the person.