OBSTÁCULOS SOCIAIS E LEGISLATIVOS À EDUCAÇÃO PARA SEXUALIDADE NAS ESCOLAS

Abstract

Sexuality education in schools has become increasingly relevant, as it plays a fundamental role in the comprehensive development of individuals and in promoting a healthier and more conscious society. However, addressing this topic still faces challenges and resistance, requiring a vigilant look at the importance of comprehensive and quality sexual education. The aim of this work is to emphasize the significance of sexuality education in schools, highlighting its contribution to preventing the sexual abuse of children and adolescents. Through a literature review, we will analyze and discuss a proposed law against the approach to this topic, which gives rise to distorted concepts resulting in persecution of schools and promoting prejudice against minorities. The bills dealing with 'gender ideology' criticize the inclusion of gender and sexuality education, prohibiting what they call the practice of political and ideological indoctrination in the classroom. By restricting the discussion of gender and sexuality issues in schools based on misguided ideas about gender ideology, stigma, prejudice, and gender inequalities are perpetuated. It is important for schools to be spaces where students can learn about diversity, equality, and mutual respect, in order to become conscious and participative citizens in an increasingly diverse society.