Experiences of young LGBTQIA+ activists in face of homophobic manifestations in school life in Igarapé-Miri, Pará

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the experiences of young LGBTQIA+ activists in the schooling process in face of homophobic manifestations in social and school life in Igarapé-Miri, Pará, Brazil. We adopted qualitative methodological approach, with semi-structured interviews. The participants were 04 (four) LGBTQIA+ activists who have already completed basic education and participated in the first movements to implement militancy in Igarapé-Miri. The results point to prejudice and homophobia as problems that exclude young people, since many aggressive practices occur inside and outside schools and come from a lack of respect for differences, which involves different cultures, learning and values. In this sense, it is important for schools to have a broad curriculum, focused on the various social dimensions, enabling the formation of critical and reflective citizens regardless their ability to concentrate, sexual orientation, race and economic condition.