Abstract

NASCIMENTO, Cynthia Cristina do  and  REZENDE, Maria Aparecida. Quilombola women and presence in higher education. Rev. Educ. Questão [online]. 2024, vol.62, n.72, e-36473.  Epub Dec 02, 2024. ISSN 1981-1802.  https://doi.org/10.21680/1981-1802.2024v62n72id36473.

The university, although potentially transformative, also imposes Eurocentric standards that marginalize quilombola perspectives. In this sense, this article aims to explore, through personal narratives, the categories of quilombola conquest and re-existence within the university context, interpreted in light of MerleauPonty's phenomenology. Methodologically, the study was developed from the production and interpretation of narratives from four quilombola students at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT). We identified cases of academic success that enrich our understanding of their experiences and perceptions in the face of structural challenges. The implementation of the Quilombola Student Inclusion Program at UFMT illustrates a significant advancement in terms of inclusion and representation. Quilombola women not only resist but also assert themselves as agents of change and cultural resistance, positively influencing their communities. Therefore, this study highlights the impact of affirmative action policies in promoting racial equality and democratizing access to and retention in higher education.

Keywords : Quilombola Women; Education; Access; Retention.

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