Educação de jovens e adultos - eja como possibilidade de diminuir a desigualdade social

Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate that Youth and Adult Education (EJA) can contribute to improving quality of life and reducing social inequalities. Methodology: The research is characterized as qualitative, developed through bibliographic review, documentary analysis, and data collection from the Regional Coordination of Education of Trindade and the Municipal Department of Education. The study was based on authors related to the field, in addition to the analysis of educational legislation concerning EJA. Results: The analyzed data showed that EJA presents a diversified structure in the municipality of Trindade, including face-to-face, semi-presential, and technology-mediated modalities, expanding access to schooling. A significant demand for the completion of basic education and the possibility of expanding students’ social and educational opportunities were observed. Final Considerations: EJA contributes to social inclusion, expansion of schooling, and strengthening of social participation. However, the predominance of quantitative data and the absence of longitudinal monitoring limit a deeper evaluation of the concrete impacts of EJA on reducing social inequalities, highlighting the need for further investigations on the subject.