Uma análise da referência a gênero e sexualidade nos documentos institucionais vinculados ao Movimento Escoteiro - um breve estudo

Abstract

The dissertation in question analyzed academic and institutional references related to the themes of gender, sexuality, and coeducation within the Scout Movement. Using a literature review approach based on the selection of the aforementioned references, the methodology applied was documentary analysis, aiming to examine the collected documents. The study focused on the current stance of the Scouts of Brazil regarding homoaffectivity and the gender identities of young participants. The analysis categories included (I) gender identity, (II) the role of women in Scouting, and (III) coeducation in the Scout movement, seeking to elucidate how Brazilian Scouting has addressed these themes and their socio-educational implications in the gender debate. The analysis revealed that, despite the adoption of more inclusive policies by the Scout Movement, such as the use of social names and the promotion of a welcoming environment for diverse gender identities, the implementation of these policies faces considerable challenges. The inclusion of transgender youth and the valorization of gender diversity are important advances, but daily practice is still marked by cultural resistance. The category (I) gender identity was central to the analysis, highlighting that, despite progress, gender equality remains a challenge. The category (II) the role of women in Scouting revealed complexities and tensions within the movement, especially regarding the inclusion of women and LGBTQIAPN+ youth in Scouting. In turn, the category (III) coeducation, which allowed girls and women to participate in the movement, was identified as a historic achievement but also an area of tension. Although boys and girls participate in activities together, coeducation has not succeeded in eliminating the barriers that limit female protagonism. Women still face significant obstacles in assuming leadership roles and often encounter traditional gender norms. Although Scouting is seeking to adapt to new social demands, it was shown that queer inclusion tends to be restricted to superficial measures, without deep changes in cultural and pedagogical practices. The acceptance of queer subjectivities requires a restructuring of the Scout Movement to ensure that LGBTQIAPN+ identities are effectively integrated and respected. The analyses of the evolution of coeducation practices and LGBTQIAPN+ inclusion policies in Scouting show a movement that, despite progress toward equality, still faces cultural and structural barriers. For Scouting to become a truly inclusive and equitable space in terms of gender, continuous revision of its practices and a deeper commitment to deconstructing traditional norms that perpetuate gender stereotypes are necessary. It is concluded that the Scout Movement has the potential to become an inclusive and diverse environment; however, the cultural transformation needed to achieve this goal requires continuous and structural efforts. When coeducation and the inclusion of LGBTQIAPN+ subjectivities are implemented, Scouting becomes empowered to serve as a model of education focused on diversity and gender equality, promoting the development of more conscious and engaged citizens.