Educação ambiental e a jornada feminina na ciência: desafios e conquistas para a equidade de gênero

Abstract

In the contemporary Brazilian context, women’s participation in science and environmental education has gained increasing visibility, although it remains marked by structural inequalities and historical barriers. This study aims to highlight the academic and social contributions of women in João Pessoa-PB, emphasizing their roles as protagonists in environmental education initiatives. The research adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, involving bibliographic review in online repositories, analysis of institutional documents, and application of semi-structured questionnaires via Google Forms. Data interpretation followed content analysis, allowing the identification of experiences, perceptions, and resistance strategies developed by the participants. As a result, it was possible to characterize the protagonism of the women interviewed, their actions, and their socio-environmental and academic connections, from which an interactive panel was created combining photos, biographical information, and playful elements, enabling visualization of the women’s academic and social contributions and fostering reflection on their role in science and environmental education. The study emphasizes the importance of making women’s work visible, inspiring new researchers, and reinforcing the ongoing need for gender equity. By valuing historical and contemporary achievements, the research contributes to building a more inclusive society that recognizes the significance of women’s participation in science and sustainability.