Mulheres negras na gestão da educação pública na prefeitura de Guarulhos

Abstract

Although women dominate the management of public education in the municipality of Guarulhos, the representation of Black women in decision-making and leadership roles remains disproportionately low. Furthermore, there is a lack of research addressing the barriers these women face in accessing such positions. The intersection of gender, race, and class plays a crucial role in shaping the life trajectories of Black women, particularly in relation to their access to the labor market. This exploratory, qualitative study aims to map the presence of Black women in leadership roles within the school management system in Guarulhos. The second phase of the research, which builds upon the mapping, involves interviews designed to explore their personal trajectories, as well as their political and pedagogical actions within these management spaces. The central hypothesis of this study is that Black women view education as a platform for struggle, empowerment, and resistance, thereby reimagining the role of school management.