The Perspective of Gender Equality in Francisca Senhorinha

Abstract

Objective: To reflect on the approach and impact of Francisca Senhorinha's thought and work from a socio-historical perspective, relaunched in the current themes of ideology and gender issues, along with the empowerment at the time in terms of communication of the ideal and formation of women in her time, assessing how she influenced the feminist movement in 19th century Brazil and the impact of her contributions in the fight for the emancipation of women in a very challenging socio-political context. Theoretical Framework: The research is fundamentally centred on relevant studies and references on the author and the issues associated with the subject under study, with particular emphasis on research that the author inspired in the state, in the country and in the world. Thus contributing to a theoretical framework close to that associated with Bárbara Souto's work entitled "Senhora do seu destino: Francisca Senhorinha da Motta Diniz e Josephina Alvares de Azevedo - projetos de emancipação feministas na imprensa brasileira (1873-1894)" (2013). Method: Narrative literature review, seeking to describe and discuss the current state of the research topic, particularly with regard to authors who consolidate and substantiate the author's perspective on which the research is centred. Results and Discussion: A theoretical-discursive approach based on a relational triad between concepts, authors and literary-communicational work in the press with implications (direct and indirect) in the evolutionary framework of the theme adopted in this research. Implications of the research: to constitute, this time and for the future, a set of findings and considerations that can help reflection on history and its makers, in certain subjects and themes of great value in contemporary discourse in the light of current concerns and the demands of modern society. Originality/Value: This study addresses, in a unique way, the originality of Francisca Senhorinha da Motta Diniz's work, which lies mainly in her pioneering and multifaceted work as an educator, feminist and abolitionist at a time when women, especially black women, faced serious social and institutional restrictions. Her inspiring legacy empowers the areas that are central to a world that wants to be democratic and free, essentially aimed at protecting and promoting "Education for All", within a framework of values based on equality and fraternity between peoples, thus helping to build a fairer and more inclusive society.