Ser antirracista: a importância do tema em sala de aula

Abstract

This study is linked to the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program in Education at the Federal University of Tocantins, as a requirement for obtaining a Master’s degree in Education, under Line 1: Curriculum, Teacher Education, and Teaching Knowledge, with the thematic axis: Curriculum and Diversity/Teacher Education and Diversity. Thus, the guiding problem of the research is based on the meaning and perceptions attributed by young undergraduate students when facing situations of racism in the classroom. The objective is to analyze the understanding of university students regarding the concept of anti-racist education, discussing ethnic-racial issues, especially in the field of teacher training in undergraduate courses, and examining which educational perspectives have been considered for the development of teaching knowledge in this area. The methodological path established to meet the objectives consists of adopting a type of research that approaches an exploratory, descriptive, and argumentative character, as this method allows the researcher to make more precise and assertive formulations about the problem, adopting, therefore, a qualitative approach. It is concluded that anti-racist education is essential in combating racism, as it fosters critical awareness and deconstructs prejudices. Its practice enables teachers to intervene critically in confronting racist actions. Anti-racist education is transformative, and when the University commits to this cause, it contributes to building a fairer and more equitable society.