Abstract

OLIVEIRA, Kelvi da Silva  and  NOBREGA, Pedro Ricardo da Cunha. “To resist is to exist”: Conservatism, gender, and sexuality in educational contexts. Educ. Form. [online]. 2025, vol.10, e14015.  Epub June 18, 2025. ISSN 2448-3583.  https://doi.org/10.25053/redufor.v10.e14015.

In a context of a resurgence of conservative discourses and significant setbacks in public educational policies, the discussion on sex education in the school space needs to be expanded. This is essential for the topic to occupy a central role in the curriculum, removing the emptying induced by the expansion of conservative forces. This article assumes sex education as a structuring axis of a pedagogy committed to the recognition of gender identities and the appreciation of sexual orientations in their diversity. Anchored in the theoretical contributions of Heilborn (2006), Santos (2018), Silva (2014) and Vitiello (1995), the study analyzes the role of the school as a space for dispute and social transformation, highlighting its potential for resistance against the perpetuation of prejudices and stigmas. Based on bibliographic analysis, the study points to the need for inclusive pedagogical practices, supported by public policies that promote equity, recognition of differences and the consolidation of a democratic school culture.

Keywords : sex education; diversity; gender; sexuality..

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