Identidade de gênero na educação profissional e tecnológica: Olhares sobre o acolhimento a estudantes LGBTQIA+ no IFSP

Abstract

Gender diversity is a reality in educational institutions, including the Federal Institute of São Paulo-Campus Presidente Epitácio (IFSP-PEP). A significant example of this reality occurred when a transgender student requested to use the men's bathroom, which sparked reflections on welcoming practices on campus. This led to an interest in finding answers to the question: what practical welcoming actions for LGBTQIA+ students are carried out during the study period at the Federal Institute of São Paulo- Campus Presidente Epitácio? This question guides the general objective of this research, which is to analyze welcoming strategies for LGBTQIA+ students in the context of the Instituto Federal de São Paulo-Campus Presidente Epitácio. The specific objectives included: identifying the guidelines for welcoming LGBTQIA+ students at the Federal Institute of São Paulo; understand the perception of LGBTQIA+ students about the welcoming mechanisms promoted by the IFSP-Campus Presidente Epitácio; analyze how the academic community welcomes LGBTQIA+ students at the IFSP-Campus Presidente Epitácio and develop a guide regarding gender/sexuality diversity and welcoming strategies for LGBTQIA+ students in Professional and Technological Education. The study participants are LGBTQIA+ students from Integrated High School and higher education courses, as well as staff from IFSP-PEP. The research is applied in nature, with a qualitative, descriptive-explanatory approach. As a practical procedure, the problematization methodology with the Maguerez Arch was used. The instruments used for data collection were institutional documents, interviews, and questionnaires. The data were systematized based on the theoretical assumptions of Discursive Textual Analysis (DTA). As an educational product, an interactive guide was created based on the participant's perceptions about welcoming. The guide proved to be essential for disseminating information about gender and sexuality diversity, and guiding welcoming practices in the school environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. The research results point to both advances, such as the holding of Diversity Week, and challenges to be overcome to create a more inclusive environment at IFSP-PEP. The interactive guide developed reflects the participant's needs and suggestions and establishes itself as an important resource for future reception practices, with the potential to promote greater visibility and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in the educational context.