Affection is a masculine word: experiences of an intern in Child Education at Recôncavo of Bahia State - Brazil

Abstract

This present report brings forth the academic experience of a Pedagogy student on their performance at a Child Education internship on a day-care center in the city of Recôncavo — Bahia State — Brazil, with a class of 2 years old children. This experience contributed to a reflection about the presence of men in institutional spaces of education and, more specifically, care for small children. Such spaces were until recently occupied almost exclusively by women, although, in the last few years, it’s noticeable the presence of a larger number of men sharing the faculty and other affairs inside these institutions. Therefore, it’s discussed that, despite the existence of prejudices, the insertion of men in Child Education can represent positive change in the process of interaction with other adults and the children alike.