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CONCEICAO, Joanice Santos. When the subject is the religions originating from Africa: Law 10639/03. Revista da FAEEBA: Educação e Contemporaneidade [online]. 2016, vol.25, n.45, pp.113-126. ISSN 0104-7043.  https://doi.org/10.2015/jan.abr.v25n45.009.

The present paper aims to reflect on the application of federal law 10639/2003, specifically, on aspects of religions of African origin, regarding that this law, already sanctioned, obliges the teaching of African and Afro-Brazilian history and culture in every school of the country. We understand that it is not very easy to debate over racism, especially inside schools, where, although the construction of knowledge might be made possible, it can also help the maintenance of many prejudices and stereotypes related to some specific groups, particularly, black people and Indians. The racial prejudice is particularly highlighted when focused on the religions of African origin, if we consider the growth of the so-called Pentecostal and neo Pentecostal religions that have been disrespectful towards the religions of African origin throughout the country. It is vital that the schools within the country should provide historical information regarding the origins of nations that constructed the country, however there is an over valorization of the European culture and thoughts, ignoring to a large the cultural, economical and technological diversity and contribution coming from the African continent. The method used is qualitative, based on documentary research and on contact with the teachers, revealing that the failure to enforce the Law 10639/2003 results from a set o actions and behaviors, especially racism. From this, I present the text.

Palabras clave : Religion; Curriculum; Racism; Difficulties; Advances.

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