O exercício profissional do docente de Matemática: um estudo sobre gênero e matemática

Abstract

Over time, many women have dedicated themselves to the study of mathematics teaching. These women were not allowed, much less encouraged, to study and participate in the development of this science, yet they participated in this process. Therefore, this article seeks to identify the profile of mathematics teachers, not by gender, considering teachers in the municipality of Campo Maior. The specific objectives are: to understand the historical trajectory of mathematics teacher training in Brazil, identifying the relationships between gender and mathematics, and to present statistical data on the profile of mathematics teachers in the municipality of Campo Maior. We also delve into some aspects related to the historical trajectory of mathematics, citing some important passages from its inception to the present day. This study presented a theoretical discussion, of a qualitative nature, methodologically guided by a bibliographic review of authors who discuss the history and gender relationships of professionals in the discipline in question.