anarchism and decolonization: possibilities for thinking about childhood

Authors

  • olivia pires coelho Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • maria carmen silveira barbosa Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/childphilo.2017.26731

Keywords:

Pós-Colonialismo, Anarquismo, Estudos da Infância

Abstract

This article intends to contribute to the reflections on Postcolonialism and Anarchism under the perspective of Childhood decolonization practices. The purpose of socializing this analysis, part of the master’s in Education thesis (research line - Childhood Studies) is to build new perspectives into the comprehension on postcolonial and anarchist practices on early childhood education. We believe, therefore, that sharing creations and theoretical analysis is fundamental for the exercise of a democratic science. Because it is within dialogue that the differences and the contributions meet. It’s also pertinent to point out that this research is marginal. Marginal because it is not focused on the Childhood Studies mainstream discourse: it is not a pedagogical discourse, nor a psychological neither a pediatric one. We are focusing on childhood under the perspective of the Social Movements, specially the anarchist and the Unschooling perspective, hoping to contribute to the epistemological debates within the reflections about the elements that constitute the development of Education as a Social Science, effectively political and revolutionary engaged. To conclude, this investigation and its catalyzers are not seeking a crystalized truth: we are hoping to lose our own capitalists ties, as scientists, researchers, teachers, educators and thinkers.

Author Biographies

olivia pires coelho, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Geógrafa, militante anarquista, estudante de Pedagogia e mestranda no Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação, integrante da linha de pesquisa Estudos da Infância.

maria carmen silveira barbosa, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Doutora em Educação, orientadora no Programa de Pós-graduação em Educação, coordenadora da linha de pesquisa Estudos da Infância.

Published

2017-04-06

How to Cite

coelho, olivia pires, & barbosa, maria carmen silveira. (2017). anarchism and decolonization: possibilities for thinking about childhood. Childhood & Philosophy, 13(27), 335–352. https://doi.org/10.12957/childphilo.2017.26731

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