Mulheres na educação de jovens e adultos (EJA): desafios e possibilidades a partir da produção acadêmica nacional

Abstract

This study sought to understand the challenges and potentialities present in Brazilian academic productions concerning women in Youth and Adult Education (YAE). The research emerged from academic experiences gained through supervised internships in the YAE modality during the authors’ educational training, as well as from personal and professional experiences that motivated a deeper exploration of the topic.This is a qualitative study based on papers published in SciELO. Through the analysis of the selected material, we identified the main challenges faced by women, including gender inequality, racism, social exclusion, and the double burden of work and domestic responsibilities. As a potentiality, the search for YAE stands out as an opportunity for these women to build a new perspective on life.The research findings highlight the need for further studies on women's retention in YAE programs and emphasize that the school environment should be a space of welcome, respect, and appreciation of their knowledge and experiences.