Continued Formation in Sexual Diversity and the possibilities that emanate from Intersectionality allied to Critical Discourse Studies

Abstract

This paper addresses the analytical possibilities between Intersectionality and Critical Discourse Studies towards the narratives of 3 public education professionals from D.C. who participated in “Recognizing Sexual Diversity at School” in 2022. As part of the activities, it was necessary to participate in forums which brought up discussions on self-identification and identity crossroads. These texts presented perceptions about social inequality which affected the participants, as well as their students. Thus, through the posted texts and semi-structured interviews, I aim at analyzing their narratives to comprehend how simultaneous oppressions impact determined bodies at school. Moreover, these texts’ discursive materiality indicates the participants’ critical reflexivity process which can propose provocative actions towards social change where they work. Methodologically, this study is qualitative and interpretative, since it is possible to observe how people articulate, how their experiences come alive and become meaningful, expressing the social relations in a freer way.