A feminist reading about gender discourses in psychology
Gender. Psychology. Cience and Feminism
The study aimed to understand discursive manifestations about gender within the scope of Psychology in Salvador, Bahia. Therefore, it was intended, based on the articulation between gender relations, discourse and Psychology, to analyze speeches about gender by psychologists in activity, highlighting the perception of these professionals about gender relations and their possible impact on the exercise of science and profession. Theoretical contributions include feminist epistemological thinking, especially the ideas of Sandra Harding and Donna Haraway, as well as authors from the field of Feminist Psychology such as Alexandra Rutherford, Phyllis Chesler, Conceição Nogueira, Grada Kilomba, Valeska Zanello, among others The methodology used is qualitative and is described as exploratory and descriptive field research. Data collection took place using a virtual form and the Focal Group (FG) technique in remote mode. Regarding the data analysis procedure, we opted for the Critical Discourse Analysis (ADC) by Norman Fairclough. The collected data revealed a strong interest of psychologists in the theme of gender, especially in aspects of gender identity, sexuality and LGBTI population. However, the participants of this research indicated little theoretical appropriation, lack of contact during graduation, and professional practice as the main inviting locus for the approximation between psychology and gender studies. However, the participants of this research indicated little theoretical appropriation, lack of contact during graduation, and professional practice as the main inviting locus for the approximation between psychology and gender studies. As evidenced in the theoretical contribution, the psychologists also confirmed the still lack of knowledge about Feminist Psychology, even if they declare themselves feminists, and attested points to be developed in order that gender is, in fact, considered a formal category in Psychology.