INTRA AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PRESENCE OF SOCIAL MARKERS IN THE CURRICULA OF PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN BRAZIL: TOWARD AN INTERSECTIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

This article discusses the need to transform the curricula of Psychology programs at Brazilian public universities, emphasizing the incorporation of social markers such as gender, race, and class. We analyzed 74 curricula and 3,221 course syllabi, from a universe of 99 curricula identified across 66 institutions. Data were organized using IRAMUTEQ software through Descending Hierarchical Classification. Three classes were identified and grouped into two categories: (1) interdisciplinary, highlighting contributions from Anthropology and Sociology to discussions on culture, society, and ethnic-racial issues; and (2) intradisciplinary, particularly in Social Psychology and Educational/School Psychology, focusing on human rights, violence, and public policies. The results indicate that only 7% of the syllabi address content related to social markers, revealing an incipient approach to anti-racist perspectives and feminist perspectives in Psychology education. It is concluded that curricula and pedagogical projects need to be revised to incorporate intersectionality as a structuring axis of Psychology education.