A representação do corpo infantil das meninas atendidas pelo Centro Especializado em Reabilitação de Parnamirim/RN: um estudo acerca da infância contemporânea

Abstract

This research addresses contemporary childhood, children's bodies and their sociocultural transformations, especially in the Brazilian context, from a socio-historical and cultural perspective. Through na investigative approach and a socio-historical approach, we will discuss the representation of childhood in our society from dialogues carried out with five girls attended at the Specialized Center for Rehabilitation - CER, using bibliographic sources, medical records and documentary collection of care at the center Focusing on girls attended at the Specialized Center for Rehabilitation of Parnamirim/RN, The research investigates how the female child body reveals stories and culture. This research is qualitative, investigative and documentary, in the socio-historical approach to education. As a theoretical-methodological contribution, we will resort to the studies of the socio-historical representation of childhood in CHARTIER (2002); we will understand about the docilization of bodies in FOUCAULT (2014), we will base ourselves on ARIÈS (1986) , in his singular work on the social history of childhood and finally the child in KULHMANN (2004). Throughout the study, fundamental concepts are discussed, such as childhood is revealed through girls' bodies, the docilization of bodies, the invisibility of childhood in certain sociocultural contexts and the influence of media on children's behavior. The dissertation also reflects on the importance of preserving childhood and promoting healthy development, considering the cognitive and socio-emotional aspects of children. In short, a critical analysis of the representations of childhood in contemporary times is proposed, suggesting constructive dialogues about the socio-historical role of the child.