Black masculinity and physical education: implications for boys' participation in dance classes

Abstract

Result of the conclusion of the undergraduate course in Physical Education at the State University of Bahia Campus XII in 2021. Bibliographic research with a qualitative approach. General objective: to analyze the implications of black masculinity in relation to the effective participation of boys in physical education classes at school. 37 articles were analyzed using the following descriptors: black masculinity; dance; physical education opting for material in Portuguese language published in the period of ten years until the year 2020. It was possible to conclude that dance is not included in Physical Education classes also for a cultural reason, placing it on the margin of the curriculum, giving greater space for sport, especially football, standing out as a moment in the class when boys are more eager to participate. It was possible to notice that they do not accept dance at school, relating the historical construction that men cannot dance, emphasizing masculinity linked to being straight.