Abstract
Female and male roles in Brazilian society have been questioned and modified, affecting the family and revealing issues that require attention despite the supposed gender equality achieved in contemporary society. The study has a qualitative approach, and interviews and thematic content analysis were used. Participants were adolescents between 14 and 16 years old. It was observed that the interactions and socialization that occur within the family still work as mechanisms of imposition and reinforcement of female and male “naturalized” roles, which contributes to the persistence of social conditions of inequality. In this context, continuing education practices are recommended in schools, societies and through public policies aimed at facilitating the process of resignification of gender roles today.
Keywords:
Psychological violence; Gender; Family