Produção de cuidado e de conhecimento na perspectiva interseccional: experiência de uma estudante de terapia ocupacional

Abstract

Recently, studies have been noted that relate Occupational Therapy and its practices with intersectionality. Therefore, the present work aims to report the experience of an undergraduate student in Occupational Therapy within the scope of assistance, research and care with a focus on intersectionality. The data and information in this experience report come from practices carried out in an extension project called “Território do Cuidar” and from a Scientific Initiation research entitled “What children say and do in their daily lives: problematizing and building anti-racist cultures in promoting mental health.” Reflections were made based on the experiences reported in light of the methodological references based on the work, namely: popular health education and intersectionality. We realize that problematizing and understanding social markers with children is extremely important to promote children's mental health, developing the perception of how these markers are present in their daily lives. As a final consideration, I emphasize the importance of contact with care and research practices during graduation, through which it is possible to make theoretical-practical relationships that are important for professional and personal development.