Educação Popular: Gênero, Expressão Fotográfica e Reforma Agrária no Rio de Janeiro

Introduction. Popular education, in its inclusive and anti-hegemonic praxis, proposes constant reflection on the political, social and cultural aspects of its and its protagonists. In addition to this approach, there are several themes that, in their visualities, teach us about the ways of seeing peasants. Based on concerns about the ways in which peasants visually express femininity and masculinity, we intend to investigate: How photographic expression can contribute to the gender debate, in the context of popular education in an agrarian reform settlement in Rio de Janeiro? Objective. Evaluate the contribution of photographic language to the promotion of popular education in gender within the settlement. Method. The proposal was developed using the participatory research method. Results. The analysis of the data indicated the incidence of gender issues in the lives of the participants, in addition to pointing out the use of photography as a way of expression in the daily lives of the participants. Conclusions. Photographic expression can help promote discussions about gender issues. In addition, it can assist in the expression of visualities and reflection in spaces that promote popular and inclusive education, based on welcoming diversity in its many facets.