O papel das aulas de anatomia e fisiologia humanas na desconstrução de padrões estéticos impostos a adolescentes do ensino fundamental

Abstract

The present work aims to discuss and collaborate on issues such as self-acceptance and self-image that students have, recognizing the direct participation of the school and professionals in the field of education in this matter by young people from elementary school, it is seen that this phase is marked by charges and comparisons with regard to physical aspects. A didactic sequence was prepared for the discipline of Natural Sciences, through human anatomy and physiology, with the objective of offering a work of demonstration and promotion of body diversity that stimulates self-knowledge and reflection on the insecurities that permeate the imagination that young people have on their own bodies. The Didactic Sequence was presented to experienced teachers who work in Elementary School and their reports were collected in order to improve the proposal.