The discussion surrounding the impact of gender relations on the life of women was the theme of a theoretical and practical activity on social science research techniques and methods as part of a module of a master’s degree in public health. We adopted the gender perspective, drawing on the social and historical positioning of gender relations to construct the experience of being a woman. This article recounts the development of this activity as part of the academic trajectory of the master’s students involved. Through the articulation between theory and practice, it was possible to experience the different steps of the choice, elaboration and description of the methodology in the production of the work. Reflexivity was present, situating the students before the object of investigation. The activity enabled the students to immerse themselves in the topic and recognize its political, historic and social natures as an agent of the consolidation or reformulation of current practices.
Keywords
Gender identity; Universities; Health education; Social sciences