“Professora, como o bebê entra na barriga da mãe?” - possibilidades da caixinha de perguntas no trabalho de educação sexual em uma escola municipal de Niterói

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the importance of sexual education in a municipal school in Niterói, using the "question box" as a pedagogical strategy. The main objective is to understand how this approach facilitates discussions about sexuality, creating a respectful environment where children and adolescents can express their doubts and concerns. The study uses the "nos/dos/com os cotidianos" methodology, which prioritizes the centrality of the subjects and values their individual experiences. The dissertation is structured in three chapters: the first examines the history of sexual education in Brazil; the second discusses the impact of conservative movements, such as "School Without Party," on pedagogical practices; and the third explores the practical application of the "question box" and its contributions to inclusive and pluralistic education. The research highlights the importance of promoting an emancipatory sexual education based on respect for diversity and human rights as a pathway to building a less unequal and more democratic society.