Literatura infantil e as relações de gênero: uma análise do livro "A menina que amava futebol"

Abstract

This study investigates the contribution of children's literature to the critical and conscious development of children regarding gender issues. Using a qualitative approach, the methodology is based on content analysis of the book "The Girl Who Loved Football" by Ilan Brenman, selected for its relevance in addressing the deconstruction of stereotypes. The research analyzes how the work promotes respect for diversity and discusses gender patterns in the school environment. The results indicate that children's literature, through narratives like that of the protagonist Ana, can serve as an effective didactic and pedagogical tool for breaking gender binarism and social stereotypes. The book shows the challenge a girl faces when entering a traditionally male space, football, and the subsequent acceptance by her peers, highlighting how childhood is a crucial period for the construction of identities. It is concluded that education, from early childhood, has the fundamental role of promoting a more egalitarian society, where children's literature stands out as a resource to foster respect, freedom and equity, forming critical citizens who are aware of diversity.