Gender and relations of oppression in the social context : a look at the university

Abstract

Introduction/Objective: This study aims to identify the gender oppressions experienced by the students of a degree in Physical Education at a public university in the North of Minas Gerais. In order to contribute to the perception of gender relations (in the view of the students) in the scope of that course, this work aims to collaborate in the understanding of the different types of behaviors, regarding gender relations, within the university environment. Methodology: The methodology used was based on a qualitative, exploratory research, based on an online questionnaire. Results: In this sense, we encounter a great influence of the patriarchal ideal on the thoughts, emotions, feelings and actions of the interviewees, and we observe how this influences human relations within the university. Conclusion: We conclude, given this fact, how much more clarification and information about the concepts of gender (and gender oppression) are necessary for the woman to have more space and voice.