Gender Dialogues in Education: Considerations about The Project Law Maria Da Penha Goes to Schools

Domestic and family violence against women is configured as a complex and multi factorial social phenomenon. Their forms of expression and (in)visibilities are marked by a patriarchal culture that crosses as gender inequalities as inherent in the historical development of humanity. The eradication of this form of violation of Human Rights permeats to the need to prevent its various faces. The present study aims to present the “Law Maria da Penha Goes to Schools” Project an discuss its effects in dealing with these violations. Take this issue to the school environment is justified because it is one of the main socialization, responsible for training and critical citizen. It is concluded that the workshops have been fertile space for dialogue and construction of new ways of thinking about gender relations, contributing to a more equitable society.

Keywords:
Gender; Education; Law Maria da Penha; Violence against women; Human rights