A sexualidade infantil em destaque: algumas reflexões a partir da perspectiva freudiana

Abstract

This article is a study based on bibliographic analyses. It aims to discuss one of the main principles of Freudian psychoanalytical theory: infantile sexuality. In the early 20th century Freud impacts when he introduces the child as a being with sexuality and also when he highlights the importance of the sexuality to the human’s formation. Freud broadens the concept of sexuality when he affirms that it is inherent to human being. From the Freudian’s perspective the term sexuality needs to be differentiated from the genital notion, commonly used to the term. In Freud’s conception, the infantile sexuality is polymorphous-perverse and autoerotic. Freud also says that child is bisexual. In the article are also discussed the concepts of Oedipus complex and child amnesia in Freud’s view as well as the need and the importance of the sexual enlightenment of children.