Memórias de mulheres sobre as relações de gênero no Sindicato Estadual dos Profissionais de Educação do Rio de Janeiro (SEPE/RJ)

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes gender relations in the State Union of Education Professionals of Rio de Janeiro (SEPE/RJ), from different sources, with an emphasis on the narratives of female activists and ex-militants from two different groups, SEPE-Central (State Network) and SEPE-Niterói (one of its municipal centers). These narratives deal with their life stories, political trajectories and activities in the syndicate. To do this, it uses the methodology of Oral History. The research seeks to highlight the importance of gender issues in the Brazilian syndicate scenario, focusing specifically on women's work in SEPE/RJ. Highlighting the syndicate as a space where women not only participate, but also lead crucial struggles for public education and the rights of education professionals. The narratives collected throughout this research show how these women challenge established norms, facing and overcoming barriers to assert their presence and influence. By analyzing the trajectory of SEPE/RJ activists, from different generations, this dissertation reveals the complex interactions between gender, politics and education.