A violência contra professores/as em uma escola de Ensino Médio da Rede Estadual de Boa Vista-RR

Abstract

Violence is a complex social phenomenon, expressed physically, psychologically, or sexually, and deeply rooted in society. In the school environment, it compromises the physical and emotional integrity of teachers, reflecting the challenges faced by education. The study indicates that the issue of violence in the school context has become increasingly recurrent, being widely reported by the media and the subject of research in the field of education. The general objective of the research was to analyze the various forms of violence experienced by teachers in a state high school in Boa Vista, Roraima. The specific objectives were: to identify the types of violence perpetrated against teachers at a state high school in the municipality of Boa Vista-RR; to analyze the consequences of this violence on the development of teachers' pedagogical work; and to examine the illness of teachers who have suffered violence in the school environment. This is an exploratory qualitative study that used semi-structured interviews as a data collection tool, applied to teachers who have experienced violence in the school environment. The data obtained were analyzed using content analysis techniques. The research question formulated was: what types of violence do teachers experience in a state school in Boa Vista, Roraima? The results indicate that teachers face various types of violence in schools, including physical, psychological, and symbolic violence, which negatively affects their well-being and professional performance. Many highlight the need for greater investment in public policies and in the work of trained professionals to prevent cases of violence against teachers.