Representações da mulher negra e cotista na universidade pública

Abstract

This study relates the theme of the configuration of racial and gender inequalities that were built along the historical formation of Brazilian society and the struggle of social movements and the Black Movement for the inclusion of black women in higher education. It happens that, although in the last decade black women have achieved better levels of schooling and better access conditions to public universities, this has not yet raised them to the quantitative level reached by white women and men. Historically, the female public, regardless of race or color, struggles for conditions of equal opportunities and recognition of their abilities. In the case of black women, in addition to gender discrimination, there is also racial discrimination, which hinders their access to public services, which includes quality education and entry into the university on fair and egalitarian conditions. In view of this scenario, the present study had as general objective to analyze the social representations of the black stude nts and quota holders in the higher education of the Brazilian public universities. Specifically, we sought to promote the historical debate about social and racial inequalities with emphasis on gender issues; analyze prejudice and discrimination against black women in Brazil, as well as evaluate their achievements, especially in relation to racial quotas for entry into higher education. In relation to the method used to develop the research, we opted for the use of a qualitative approach. Regarding the typology, the research was initially classified in the descriptive way, because it needed to clarify some questions in relation to the central theme, however, in a second moment, the research was also framed in the exploratory form. In view of this scenario, the present study had as general objective to analyze the social representations of the black students and quota holders in the higher education of the Brazilian public universities. Specifically, we sought to promote the historical debate about social and racial inequalities with emphasis on gender issues; analyze prejudice and discrimination against black women in Brazil, as well as evaluate their achievements, especially in relation to racial quotas for entry into higher education. In relation to the method used to develop the research, we opted for the use of a qualitative approach. Regarding the typology, the research was initially classified in the descriptive way, because it needed to clarify some questions in relation to the central theme, however, in a second moment, the research was also framed in the exploratory form.