A importância das literaturas africanas de língua portuguesa na construção da identidade de estudantes negros no Brasil

Abstract

This research, of a bibliographic nature, aims to reflect on the importance of studying Portuguese-language African Literature in the classroom with the purpose of contributing to the construction of the identity of black students in Brazil. It is based on the understanding that the implementation of Law 10.639/03 in basic education, which deals with the teaching of Afro-Brazilian and African history and culture, as a force of law, contributes to the dissemination of the study of African Literature in schools. However, it is still necessary to reevaluate our own practice in teaching literature in the school context, in order to provide knowledge, pleasure and support the student's formation as a social subject. Think of Literature as a fundamental right that benefits the constitution of subjects. Reflect on the failure of teaching Literature as a school subject when it is presented only under the biases of historiography and periodization as a goal, compromising the appropriation of the literary text that fails to fulfill its humanizing role, in the development of criticality and in the expansion of consciousness . This investigation also intends to reveal Africa, understanding the importance of undoing the common sense knowledge that is both consolidated about the continent and forged by the colonizer, understanding Africa as the matrix of Art and Science. It proposes the presentation of the heterogeneous and diverse realities of this continent, re(telling) its history long before colonial intervention. Only from this point onwards will the literature of Angola and Cape Verde be presented, revealing the history of this country in the light of Literature. Finally, we believe that such knowledge contributes significantly to the deconstruction of stereotypes that are so deeply rooted in our society, in an effort to reverse the prejudice and discrimination of black students in Brazil, contributing to the positive affirmation of their identity and self-esteem, building satisfactory practices in combating racism, overcoming racial inequalities and respecting diversity.