VOZES FORTES: NARRATIVAS, MEMÓRIAS E EMPODERAMENTO FEMININO NA EJA

Abstract

This article examines Youth and Adult Education (YAE) as a strategic space for social transformation and female empowerment, focusing on the educational trajectories of women who have historically faced ruptures, social inequalities, and epistemic silencing. Anchored in a bibliographic review and guided by a narrative research approach, the study highlights the importance of giving visibility to women's life stories within the YAE context. It examines how gender, race, class, and territorial dimensions intersect in shaping their educational experiences, reinforcing the need for intersectional and critical pedagogical practices. The narrative method is presented as an ethical, political, and epistemological tool that values women's memories and subjectivities as legitimate sources of knowledge. The article argues that fostering sensitive listening and recognizing women's voices contributes to the deconstruction of stereotypes and the promotion of social justice. By incorporating narratives as a research and pedagogical strategy, YAE is reaffirmed not only as a space for late schooling but also as a field for strengthening autonomy, identity, and citizenship. This study seeks to contribute to the academic debate on gender, education, and epistemic justice, encouraging new reflections on the role of narrative research in educational settings committed to human rights and social equity.