Educação de jovens e adultos e mulheres analfabetas na EJA: desafios e perspectivas

Abstract

Illiteracy is still a significant reality in Brazil, particularly among adult women. Youth and Adult Education (EJA) plays a fundamental role in the social and economic inclusion of these women. The general objective of this work is to investigate the challenges and barriers faced by illiterate women in EJA and to propose strategies to improve their inclusion and educational success. The specific objectives are to identify the main socioeconomic, cultural and institutional barriers that prevent the participation of illiterate women in EJA; to analyze the experiences and perceptions of illiterate women in relation to EJA; and to propose interventions and strategies to improve the inclusion and effectiveness of EJA for illiterate women. Our study is configured as a qualitative research, based on 2 stages: bibliographic research and field research. The research problem on the reduction of illiteracy in Brazil, especially among women, and the role of Youth and Adult Education (EJA) involves several complex aspects that need to be addressed to better understand the current scenario and identify effective solutions. The results indicated that the participating women belong to socioeconomically vulnerable groups, with family incomes below two minimum wages. Most of them work in informal jobs in the labor market, as domestic workers or in informal activities such as selling food or handicrafts.