O trato com o conteúdo ginástica rítmica: a percepção de professores do sexo masculino sobre sua atuação numa modalidade exclusivamente feminina

Abstract

From the discussions about gender that revolve around the universe of sport, Rhythmic Gymnastics (GR) is present as that modality that is said to be exclusive to only one of the sexes, the female. Analyzing the vision and reality of male teachers about their role in GR is the general objective of this research, which also has in its specific objectives the aim of identifying the possible limitations faced by a GR teacher, and also pointing out what are the potential of a teacher of this modality.. This study also seeks to know How is the performance of male teachers in Rhythmic Gymnastics, an exclusively female modality? Methodologically, the theme was analyzed through a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quali-quantitative focus, from a questionnaire that was applied in the form of an interview, with the participation of three teachers, bringing as an inclusion criterion, being male and working with GR. The initial contact with these teachers was made through their social networks and the interviews were all online. The research results indicate that, in the view of these teachers, there is a lack of visibility for male GR, so that this modality can develop and attract new students and that the current reality of teachers working in the area is that they still face some prejudices for being male. and work in a still feminine modality. The initial hypothesis of the study was confirmed, since it was found that GR, as an exclusively female modality, limits the space for the performance of male teachers. Thus, according to what was said by each teacher interviewed, the male GR is advancing, but at very slow steps, so that a future is seen for male practice within this modality, but it is still unknown when this will happen. The media, which is a great promoter of sports, can be a factor that influences the development of this modality for boys, which is currently not happening and this does not happen ends up being a barrier, where, according to everything that was seen, the Barriers are very present in the universe of those who intend to enter this career, but the representation of having a male teacher in an exclusively female modality is very important.