A agência africana e a localização psicológica como categorias afrocêntricas:

desconstruindo estereótipos e favorecendo a afirmação identitária do povo negro na EJA

Abstract

This academic paper results from a doctoral research titled

The Black Population in Biology Textbooks: An Afrocentric Analysis for Antiracist Education

. It aims to discuss how Afrocentric categories, especially those of African agency and psychological location, can contribute to econstructing racial stereotypes and promote the identity affirmation of Black students in Youth and Adult Education (YAE). Afrocentricity, as a concept, emerged in the 1980s as a critique of the marginalization of African and Black cultures in curricula and educational practices, with its precursor being the African American educator and researcher Molefi Kete Asante. The Afrocentric categories in YAE create a more inclusive and empowering educational context by promoting the recognition and appreciation of the cultural and historical identities of this audience. This approach facilitates student’s permanence and success in school, as it generates an environment that respects their experiences and helps overcome educational and social barriers. The paper highlights the importance of incorporating Afrocentric categories into the pedagogical practices of YAE to recognize and value the identity of Black students. This practice fosters an inclusive environment that reflects their cultural experiences, deconstructs racial stereotypes, and strengthens their academic performance. In this context, valuing ethnic-racial relations is essential to transforming education and promoting social justice.