ETHNIC-RACIAL RELATIONS: social and cultural values in early Childhood Education

Abstract

Brazilian society is multicultural, formed by several ethnic-racial groups, however, the history of many of these peoples is marked by discrimination and inequality. The re-education of ethnic-racial relations is not an exclusive responsibility of the school; however, it plays a fundamental role in this struggle. Educational practices that promote the valuation of several cultures and knowledge strengthen ethnic-racial relations in the school context, especially if they are promoted from the first years of the child's life. The article aims to study ethnic-racial relations, developed through social and cultural values, which provide significant elements for the development of babies and children. The research points out that educational practices focused on ethnic-racial relations favor to the children moments of experiences on subjects that permeate everyday life, situations that allow internalizing attitudes of respect for everyone, regardless of differences.